Gastrointestinal Cancer is a term for the group of cancers that affect the digestive system. Gastrointestinal cancers are very different from other cancers of the body in many ways. One, it is usually more aggressive than cancers in other parts of the body such as the breast, head and neck and pelvis. They frequently diagnosed in later stages due to their silent nature where endoscopic or surgical palliation remains the only option. Moreover, cancer in any part of the GI tract can trigger them to spread to other portions as well.
The most common symptoms include:
- Pain or discomfort in the abdomen.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of appetite.
- Fatigue or weakness.
- Bleeding (vomiting blood or passing blood in stools)
- Weight loss.
- Early satiety (cannot eat a complete meal because of a “full feeling”)
The Most Common Types of Gastrointestinal Cancers are as Follows:
- Esophageal Cancer.
- Gastric (stomach) Cancer.
- Colorectal Cancer.
- Pancreatic Cancer.
- Liver Cancer.
When detected early, surgical removal is the best way to treat them. Medical treatment for GI Cancer varies, depending on cancer. Some therapies are designed to kill cancer cells; others aim to stop the cancer cells from growing, attack their abnormalities, or decrease the chance of them returning.
At
Indore Laparoscopy Center, they believe that they should strive to provide safe, rational, evidence-based treatment for GI cancers. Their team specializes in carrying out surgery for GI cancers and happens to be one of the very few healthcare providers in central India to offer Gastrointestinal Cancer surgery through laparoscopic technique.
Best Treatments for GI Cancer by Dr. Achal Agrawal
Depending on the type, location, and stage of your cancer, one or more of the following treatments may be recommended.
Surgery: Surgery is a common method for treating GI cancers. The latest techniques to treat cancers in the GI tract, including minimally invasive surgery, offer you the best outcomes and path for healing.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a drug-based treatment designed to slow the growth of or shrink tumors. Chemotherapy drugs can be given through an IV or taken in a pill form. The appropriate treatment will be recommended by your oncologist.
Radiation Therapy: Radiation oncology uses radiation to control or destroy harmful cancer cells, with tools to treat each unique cancer.
Biological Immunotherapy: This treatment uses medicines that help your own immune system find and destroy cancer cells. It can be used to treat some types of GI cancer.
Clinical Trials: GI cancer research and clinical trials give you access to new treatments, often before they become widely available. Participating in a trial may help improve your condition, even if standard approaches haven’t worked in the past.
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