Upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers include cancer of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach), the stomach, and the small intestine. These cancers can sometimes be ...

Treatment for upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers depends on several factors, including the type, location, and stage of the cancer (how far it has advanced). Treatments may include surgery, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. John Gaetano performs a colonoscopy on Mike Lowe, 45, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital on April 18. (Stacey Wescott / ...

A risk-based screening strategy shows high efficacy and significant reductions in cost in the detection of upper gastrointestinal cancers compared with conventional universal screening, results from a ...

Gastrointestinal cancer represents a complex group of diseases that affect the digestive system, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives globally each year. These malignancies can develop anywhere ...

A consensus on major and minor key performance indicators (KPIs) was established to improve the quality of upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and reduce post-endoscopy upper GI cancer. The adoption ...

Treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers is catching up with other areas of oncology and offering patients better prospects for survival and quality of life, but a significant uptick in early-onset ...

What Are the Treatment Options for Gastrointestinal Cancer? Your treatment plan will depend on several factors including the type of cancer, its stage, your overall health and personal preferences. An ...

Kelly, MD, MBA, and participants discussed key considerations for biomarker testing in upper GI cancers. Biomarker status has ...

Liquid biopsy ctDNA reveals targets and flags residual disease in esophageal and gastric cancers, hinting at earlier relapse detection and tailored care.

This important procedure doesn’t have to feel awkward or embarrassing. Here’s what to know to make it easier.