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+91-11-30403040Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer includes all the cancers in your digestive tract organs such as the stomach, large intestine, biliary system, small intestine, pancreas, colon, liver, rectum, and anus.
The GI Cancer Programme in Delhi offers a range of surgeries including -Oesophagectomies, Gastric and Liver Resections, Colectomies, Radical Pancreatic Surgeries, etc. With an unparalleled depth of knowledge, access to innovative research and technology, a caring and compassionate approach, experts at the cancer centre are able to provide each patient with a comprehensive multi-speciality evaluation and a personalised path to the most effective treatment for GI cancer surgery in Delhi.
The Centre has extensive treatment expertise for patients with all forms of Gastrointestinal Cancers including Robotic surgeries for Gastric Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatic and Gallbladder Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer and Liver Resection.
Gastrointestinal cancer includes cancer of the organs of the digestive tract, such as the stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus and biliary system.
Causes of gastrointestinal cancer
The exact cause of gastrointestinal cancer is unknown. However, researchers believe that the following factors play a role in gastrointestinal cancer.
Obesity
Infection
Smoking
Environmental risk factors
Family history
Alcohol consumption
High intake of salt
High animal fat diet
Associated anatomy
The following organs are associated with gastrointestinal cancer
Stomach
Liver
PancreaS
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Anus
Biliary system
The staging system is different for diffent organs in GI tract.
Natural progression
Gastrointestinal cancer is asymptomatic initially, then symptoms like loss of appetite and weight loss appear. It may further progress to abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and dysphagia.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer is a term that encompasses a group of cancers that affect the digestive system or the gastrointestinal tract. The GI cancer includes cancers of the:
Oesophagus
Stomach
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Biliary tract
Small intestine
Colon
Rectum
Anus
Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Cancer vary, depending upon the type of cancer. It may include:
Abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort
Sudden variation in bowel habits, such as consistency, frequency or shape
Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
Bloating
Fatigue
Indigestion
Feeling bloated after meals
Heartburn
Loss of appetite
Swelling in your stomach
Constipation or diarrhoea
Weakness or feeling tired
Nausea/vomiting
Yellowish eyes or skin
Unintentional weight loss
Doctors conduct many tests to diagnose cancer and ascertain if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Gastrointestinal Cancer is often diagnosed using the following tests:
Endoscopic examinations
Upper GI Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Barium Studies
Imaging Studies
CT Scan
PET Scan
Contrast Studies
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
There are varied treatment options to remove or cure cancer within the digestive tract and nearby tissues. These may include surgical processes, therapies or a combination of both.
There are four main types of surgical processes:
Endoluminal Laser Process: This technique involves removal of an early-stage tumour found in the digestive tract.
Open Surgery: The GI cancer indications are treated using the conventional techniques
Laparoscopic Surgery: Minimally Invasive Surgery technique is used for this surgery involving very less operative morbidity
Radiation therapy: Involves the use of high-energy waves to treat cancer cells and prevent local recurrence
Chemotherapy: Involves the use of Chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer cells and prevent local recurrence
Targeted Therapy: Targets cancer specific genes, proteins, or the tissue environment that contributes to cancer growth and survival
Immunotherapy: Involves the use of medicines that prompt the body's immune system or natural defences to destroy cancer
A patient might get Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, or Targeted Therapy along with surgery or radiation. This multidisciplinary approach helps in treating the residual cancer cells, during other forms of treatment.
Keep a healthy weight.
If you have ulcers from an H. pylori infection, get proper treatment for the infection
If you take aspirin daily to prevent heart problems or NSAID drugs for arthritis, then talk to your doctor for its use.
Be physically more active, exercise for at least 30 minutes daily.
Eat healthy food and avoid too much alcohol consumption.
Avoid the use of tobacco and stop smoking.
Some of the major factors that lead to Gastrointestinal Cancer are:
Smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
Increasing age
Diet high in animal fat
Diets having a high amount of salt, or contain poorly preserved foods
Chronic pancreatitis
Obesity
Stomach surgery for an ulcer
Type-A blood group
Epstein-Barr virus infection
Certain genes
Working in coal, metal, timber, or rubber industries
Exposure to asbestos
If not treated, gastrointestinal cancer can lead to-
Abdominal pain
Difficulty swallowing
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight Loss
Jaundice
Ascites
Bowel obstruction
Various factors determine the prognosis of gastrointestinal cancer such as-
Type of cancer and part of gastrointestinal tract affected
Stage of cancer
Age and general health of the patient
Response of body to treatment
Consult your doctor to know the prognosis in your case.
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