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 ...

This newer mode of administration for immunotherapy comes with benefits and risks. It is important for a person to work with a doctor when making treatment decisions for upper gastrointestinal (GI) ...

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 / ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Emerging research suggests the state of the gut microbiome in early life is linked to colorectal cancer—and that both too ...

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 ...

Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is an extremely aggressive biliary tract malignancy characterized by silent early progression, ...

Objectives: Bidirectional endoscopy is recommended for new-onset iron deficiency anemia (IDA), given the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. The rate of endoscopic ass ...