Prevalence of H. Pylori in Stomach Cancers in the West Indies

Summary

The incidence and mortality of stomach cancer are higher in the French West Indies than in mainland France. The prevalence of H. pylori infection associated with this cancer remains unknown in these populations. The main objective of the study is to estimate the prevalence of H. Pylori detected by immunohistochemistry in patients newly diagnosed with cancer.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient over 18 years of age residing in Guadeloupe for more than 6 months and with a primary diagnosis of gastric cancer
* Patient having read the information note and having signed the consent to participate in the study
* Patient with social security coverage.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refusal to participate.
* Patient who could not answer the questionnaires
* Patient not affiliated to a social security scheme
* Patient under legal protection (judicial safeguard, guardianship, curatorship, etc.)
* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
* Subject participating in another research study that includes an exclusion period still ongoing at the time of pre-inclusion

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