Survival Benefit of Induction Chemotherapy with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Followed by Chemoradiation Versus Postoperative Treatment in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Gastric cancer remains a prevalent worldwide illness that lacks a definitive cure. Recently, induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiation has shown promising results in achieving a significant pathological response in locally advanced gastric cancer and improving survival rates. However, the optimal regimen for this approach continues to be a subject of discussion.