Gastrointestinal Cancer Program

At the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program, our team of experts treat a wide range of cancers of the gastrointestinal system, as well as pancreatic and liver cancers. Whether you need surgery, chemotherapy, or access to cutting-edge clinical trials, our team will be with you for every step of your journey.

Contact Us

830 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Moakley Building 617.638.6428

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Conditions We Treat

Treatments & Services

Pancreatic Cancer Surgeries

Surgery is currently the most effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. The two types of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer are potentially curative surgery and palliative surgery. Potentially curative surgery is performed if it appears the cancer can be removed entirely. If the cancer has spread too far to be completely removed, patients may be treated with palliative surgery. Rather than try to cure the cancer, the goals of palliative surgery are to relieve symptoms and prevent problems caused by the cancer, such as the cancer blocking the bile ducts or the intestine.

Surgery Team

Teviah E Sachs, MD, MPH

Chief of Surgical Oncology

David McAneny, MD

Chief Medical Officer; General Surgeon

Olga Beresneva, MD

Colorectal Surgeon

Kelsey J Burke, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Michael R Cassidy, MD

Surgical Oncologist

Kayla McDonald, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Sam Lajoie, MD

Rebecca Headrick, MD

Medical Oncology Team

Nana O Addo-Tabiri, MD, PhD

Oncologist

Hussein Assi, MD

Oncologist

Christine A Engle, NP

Lisa M Keller, APRN

Rebecca A Miksad, MD, MPH

Hematologist

Radiation Oncology Team

Kimberley S Mak, MD, MPH

Radiation Oncologist

Research Overview

The Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Boston Medical Center conducts world-class clinical research and trials. Our faculty are internationally recognized for contributions to research and have been at the forefront of developing new approaches to the study and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer disorders.

Learn more about our gastrointestinal cancer research and clinical trials.

Affiliations

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

As the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center is devoted to training future generations of healthcare professionals. Learn more about Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.