The incidence and patterns of gastric cancers in Sri Lanka from 2001 to 2012: Analysis of National Cancer Registry Data.

A rise in the incidence of GC was noted in Sri Lanka during the period 2001-2012, which was predominately observed in females. A combination of true increase in incidence and improved reporting may have contributed to this increase. Future studies analyzing tumor characteristics and mortality would enable better understand the burden of GC and potential underlying reasons.