Postoperative gastric cancer patients who follow a personalized digital exercise and nutrition program have better health outcomes than those who receive standard care.
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A personalized digital exercise and nutrition rehabilitation program improves health outcomes in postoperative patients with gastric cancer compared to standard care.
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Observational3 good-quality studies contradict this claim.
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Cohort StudyHuman2026
Patients who used a digital app to get personalized nutrition advice after stomach cancer surgery recovered better than those who got regular care—they lost less weight, got sick less often, went back to chemotherapy sooner, and kept more muscle.
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Randomized Controlled TrialHuman2026
The study gave some patients a fancy app with exercise and diet plans, and others just got regular advice. After a year, both groups felt and looked about the same—so the app didn’t help people get healthier than standard care.
Randomized Controlled TrialHuman2026
The digital program didn't make gastric cancer patients feel significantly better than regular care after six months, even though they liked using it and felt more in control. So, it doesn't prove the program works better.
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When patients eat enough protein after stomach surgery, their muscles stop breaking down and start rebuilding. This keeps their body strong and reduces harmful inflammation. A stronger body can handle chemotherapy sooner and with fewer side effects, which lowers the risk of hospital readmission and improves survival.
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