Gastric cancer

Stomach cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, with over one million new cases diagnosed each year globally. In Italy, it is estimated that approximately 8,800 stomach tumors are diagnosed each year in men and 5,900 in women.

The University Hospital Biobank of Padova processes and stores tumor tissue samples and healthy counterparts, together with the respective blood products, according to its Operating Procedures, updated to the most recent national and international regulatory and scientific developments. The clinical data of patients related to the samples are continuously updated following the follow-up of the cases treated.