GI Cancers

Gastro-Intestinal Oncology & HPB DMG deals with malignancies related to the Gut/Intestine, Liver, Stomach, Pancreas, Gall Bladder, Oesophagus, Colon, Rectum, Anus, Bile Duct etc.

The cancer can form a mass or ulcer within the stomach or it can spread diffusely throughout the entire wall of the stomach. Stomach cancer is also called gastric cancer. Stomach cancer is commonly found in people aged between 50 and 70 years of age. It is more common in men. Treatment options that are available for treating gastrointestinal cancers are Surgery, Radiotherapy, and Chemotherapy.

Symptoms

Symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer vary, depending on the type of cancer. Symptoms may include:

Abdominal pain and discomfort

Change in bowel habits

Rectal bleeding

Bloating

Loss of appetite

Nausea and vomiting

Unusual weight loss

Causes

Smoking

Too much alcohol consumption

Age

High animal fat diet

High amount of salt intake

Chronic pancreatitis

Obesity