What Is Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Cancer?
Medical oncology care for cancers of the digestive system, liver, bile duct and pancreas. These cancers affect organs that are central to digestion and nutrition. Treatment depends on the organ involved, the stage, and how well the liver and other organs are working. Care may include chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, often planned together with surgeons and radiation specialists. Nutrition and symptom control are supported throughout.
It covers cancers of the stomach, food pipe, colon, rectum, liver, bile duct and pancreas.
It depends on the organ, the stage, and your overall health. Scans, biopsy and other tests guide the plan.
Yes. Weight loss, poor appetite and digestion problems are common, and supportive care is provided along with treatment.
Yes. Please tell your team about persistent vomiting, yellowing of the eyes or skin, black stools, fever or severe pain.
