Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer Overview
Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer occurs when DNA changes healthy cells to malignant (cancerous) cells. Our multidisciplinary team is here to guide you through every step of the way, including detection and treatment options such as radiation therapy and minimally invasive surgical approaches. Our integrated approach is what makes our cancer treatment so unique.
Common types of gastrointestinal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Liver cancer
- Gastric cancer
How are GI cancers diagnosed?
- EGD – or an upper GI endoscopy
- Blood / lab tests
- MRI
- X-ray
- PET scan
- CT scan
How are GI cancers treated?
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy