Gastric Cancer: A Practical Review on Management of Individuals with Hereditary or Familial Risk for Gastric Cancer

Gastric adenocarcinoma is one of the most frequent and deadly cancers worldwide. However, its incidence variable, being higher in eastern countries where screening general population recommended. On other hand, low to intermediate-risk countries, may not be cost-effective, therefore, it necessary aware high-risk populations that benefit from adequate surveillance. It always easy identify these individuals, leading a late diagnosis gastric adenocarcinoma. In this review, authors intend summarize data required at risk sporadic or familial beginning surveillance, with final aim increasing early detection decreasing morbimortality. The highlight importance several hereditary syndromes MAPS recommendations apply screen surveillance protocols. are proximal polyposis stomach, diffuse cancer, intestinal cancer.