Gastric cancer is the fifth most frequently diagnosed cancer in the world and the third most common cause of cancer death., Despite the 5‑year survival rate of early gastric cancer exceeding 90%, most patients may develop advanced gastric cancer because of delayed diagnosis., The most common surgical treatment for gastric cancer is minimally invasive gastrectomy., Compared with surgery alone, using preoperative or postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy can improve patient survival rate., It is important to note that cancer patients are vulnerable to malnutrition due to increased nutrient consumption., In addition, reduced gastric volume after surgery and chemotherapy side effects like vomiting and diarrhea can further lead to malnutrition in advanced gastric cancer patients., Nutritional status is closely associated with treatment outcome and the rehabilitation process of cancer patients, and it is very important for the quality of life of advanced gastric cancer patients.

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