Impact of Metformin Use on Survival in Patients with Gastric Cancer and Diabetes Mellitus Following Gastrectomy

Impact of Metformin Use on Survival in Patients with Gastric Cancer and Diabetes Mellitus Following Gastrectomy

Studies have shown the anticancer effects of metformin in vitro. However, whether metformin can prevent cancer recurrence or prolong survival in patients with gastric cancer (GC) and diabetes mellitus (DM) post-gastrectomy remains unknown. We evaluated the beneficial effects of metformin in patients...

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Main Authors: Wai-Shan Chung, Po-Hsien Le, Chiang-Jung Kuo, Tsung-Hsing Chen, Chang-Fu Kuo, Meng-Jiun Chiou, Wen-Chi Chou, Ta-Sen Yeh, Jun-Te Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
gastric cancer
metformin
diabetes mellitus
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/8/2013

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