Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
Conditions We Treat
We treat all types of gastrointestinal cancer, including the below.
Anal Cancer
An uncommon cancer, anal cancer appears in the anal canal, the short tube at the end of the rectum through which stool passes out of the body. There are several types of anal cancer categorized by the types of tumors that develop. Squamous cell carcinomas are in the anus caused by squamous cells that line most of the anal canal; basal cell carcinomas are skin cancer that affects areas of the skin exposed to the sun; and gastrointestinal stromal tumors are likely to form in the stomach or small intestines.
Go to Detail PageBile Duct Cancer
Bile duct cancer is rare. It can happen in the parts of the bile ducts that are outside or inside the liver. Cancer of the bile duct outside of the liver is much more common.
Go to Detail PageColon Cancer
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, while rectal cancer is cancer of the last few inches of the colon. These cancers are typically called colorectal cancers. While most colon cancers begin as small, benign groups of cells called polyps, over time these cells can become cancerous.
Go to Detail PageEsophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the esophagus, which is a flexible tube connecting the throat to the stomach. Generally between 10 and 13 inches long, the esophagus contracts when one swallows, to push food down into the stomach. Mucus helps move this process along.
Go to Detail PageGallbladder Cancer
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that sits just beneath the liver on the right side of the abdomen. It stores the digestive fluid (bile) made in the liver. While gallbladder cancer is uncommon, most cases are discovered at a late stage since it has no specific symptoms.
Go to Detail PageGIST
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract. GISTs are usually found in adults between ages 40 and 70; rarely, children and young adults develop this type of tumor.
Go to Detail PageHepatocellular Cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma begins in the liver. While the causes of this type of cancer are not clear, hepatocellular cancer can start years after an Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C infection. In addition, heavy drinking, obesity, and diabetes can increase the risk for hepatobiliary cancer.
Go to Detail PageLiver Cancer
The liver is the size of a football and sits in the upper right portion of the abdomen above the stomach. Its job is to clean the blood, produce bile for digestion and store glucose (energy). Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common form of liver cancer, beginning in the main type of liver cell (hepatocyte).
Go to Detail PagePancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the pancreas.
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Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer occurs when tumors form in the lining of the large intestine. It is common in both men and women. Because there may be no symptoms at first, it is important to have screenings often; including colonoscopy and tests for blood in the stool.
Go to Detail PageSmall Bowel Cancer
Small bowel cancer occurs in the small intestine. Small bowel cancer is rare. The small intestine, which is also called the small bowel, is a long tube that carries digested food between your stomach and your large intestine or colon. Having Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or a history of colonic polyps can increase one's risk of developing the disease. Surgery is the most common treatment. Additional treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of the three.
Go to Detail PageStomach Cancer
Stomach cancer (gastric cancer) starts when cancer cells form in the stomach lining. Early symptoms can include indigestion and heartburn, a bloated feeling after eating a meal, heartburn, slight nausea and loss of appetite. More serious symptoms often appear as a stomach tumor grows, including stomach pain, blood in the stool, vomiting, unintended weight loss and trouble swallowing. Inflammation in the gut (gastritis), anemia and stomach growths (polyps) can increase the risk of stomach cancer.
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