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
