Thus, the significant variables in the ASM were age (HR, 0.32; p = 0.004), mFI-5 (HR, 1.26; p = 0.005), TNM stage (HR, 2.96; p < 0.001), TOG (HR, 1.60; p = 0.010), anemia (HR, 1.79; p = 0.002), and serum albumin (HR, 0.38; p < 0.001). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is anemia (phenotype).