Gastric cancer treatment linked to life-threatening adrenal failure

Doctors report a case of adrenal insufficiency developing after curative gastric cancer surgery, suggesting oncology teams should monitor hormone function in survivors. The finding highlights an overlooked long-term complication that could affect quality of life and treatment outcomes for thousands of cancer patients undergoing similar procedures.

Originaltitel: Adrenal insufficiency after curative-intent gastric cancer treatment: a case report