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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