Types Of Gastrointestinal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Cancer that starts in the esophagus, the tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the stomach.
Stomach Cancer
Gastric cancer develops in the stomach's lining and is often categorized based on the specific cell types invl.
Pancreatic cancer
Cancer that forms in the pancreas, an organ responsible for producing enzymes and hormones.
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder cancer originates in the gallbladder, a small organ that stores bile. Most gallbladder cancers are adenocarcinomas.
Liver Cancer
Liver cancer begins in the liver and is primarily categorized into hepatocellular carcinoma, which originates in hepatocytes, the main liver cells.
Colorectal Cancer
This category includes cancers of the colon and rectum, which are often referred to separately as colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Diagnostic Tests
Diagnosing GI cancer involves a combination of physical exams, imaging tests, and biopsies. Staging determines the extent of cancer’s spread and helps guide treatment decisions.
Treatment Options
the location, the patient’s overall health. The primary treatment modalities for head and neck cancer include
Surgery
Surgery involves removing cancerous tissue. The extent of the surgery depends on the stage and location of the cancer.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It can be used before or after surgery.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells. It can be employed alone.
Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy focuses on specific molecules involved in cancer growth.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy stimulates the body's immune system to fight cancer cells.