Study highlights potential of community-based H. pylori screening to reduce gastric cancer risk

Apr 3 2024University of Miami Miller School of Medicine What if we could eliminate a major risk factor for stomach cancer in Black, Asian, Latino and other vulnerable populations? A new study from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine shows the feasibility of reaching out to high-risk communities with free, accessible testing and treatment for Helicobacter pylori bacterium infection – a major risk factor for gastric cancer.

Kumar and her Sylvester colleagues launched a community-based study to test for and treat H.pylori among vulnerable South Florida populations, including Black, Asian and Latino residents. Their findings, published April 3 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, indicate that they could identify and eliminate these infections within a community setting, but not for all affected individuals.

A previous study conducted by Kumar and colleagues found that patients treated for H. pylori had an almost 75% reduced risk of developing gastric cancer. Their findings aligned with numerous other studies showing that eliminating H. pylori prevents disease development. Community outreach Miami is the perfect enclave to test community-based strategies to eliminate H. pylori. It's home to many ethnic and racial minorities who have higher incidences of the bacterium, as well as immigrants from highly affected countries." Related StoriesFor the study, Kumar and colleagues visited health fairs and community centers, while also deploying Sylvester's Game Changer Vehicles, which bring cancer screenings and information to underserved communities.

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