Older age (≥60 vs. <60, P < 0.001), stage IV (vs. III, P < 0.001), larger tumor size (P < 0.001), elevated ALT (vs. normal, P < 0.001), low ALB (vs. normal, P < 0.001), and elevated CA 19-9 (vs. normal, P < 0.001) were associated with poor prognosis. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is neoplasm.