Gastrointestinal cancer is any cancer impacting the gastrointestinal system, including the esophagus, stomach, biliary system, pancreas, intestines, colon, rectum and anus. Treatment options depend on the organ affected, as well as the type and severity of the tumor.
Gastrointestinal cancer is any cancer impacting the gastrointestinal system, including the esophagus, stomach, biliary system, pancreas, intestines, colon, rectum and anus. Treatment options depend on the organ affected, as well as the type and severity of the tumor.
The esophagus is the tube that connects the back of the throat to the stomach. Symptoms of this type of cancer include trouble swallowing, unintentional weight loss, chest pain, worsening indigestion or heartburn, and coughing or hoarseness. Treatment focuses on removing the cancer through surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation also may be used.
The esophagus is the tube that connects the back of the throat to the stomach. Symptoms of this type of cancer include trouble swallowing, unintentional weight loss, chest pain, worsening indigestion or heartburn, and coughing or hoarseness. Treatment focuses on removing the cancer through surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation also may be used.
A cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus. A major symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding after menopause or bleeding between periods. Other symptoms may include pelvic pain and pain during sex, but some women experience no symptoms at all. Treatments include surgery to remove the uterus, radiation, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy.
A cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus. A major symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as bleeding after menopause or bleeding between periods. Other symptoms may include pelvic pain and pain during sex, but some women experience no symptoms at all. Treatments include surgery to remove the uterus, radiation, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy.
