Gastrointestinal CancersrnGastro-Intestinal (GI) cancer is a term used for the group of cancers that affect the digestive system of human. It is a malignant condition of gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) and accessory organs of digestion. This includes cancers of the Oesophagus, Gallbladder & Biliary Tract, Liver, Pancreas, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bowel (large intestine or colon and rectum) and Anus.rnCancer occurs due to the uncontrollable and rapid growth of cells in a specific area of the body. These cells produce a lump which is known as Tumor. A cancerous tumor (malignant) can grow and spread other parts of the body. Hence early detection and immediate treatment is necessary to avoid any severe health issues.rnGastrointestinal Cancer (GI) cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and can affect both men and women. It is the complex disease as each patient’s cancer is different depending on individual’s body. GI cancer is curable if it is detected at an early stage. Treatment of GI cancer is depending on type, stage, development and other health factors.
Types of Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer:rn1) Oesophageal Cancerrn2) Liver Cancerrn3) Stomach Cancerrn4) Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancerrn5) Pancreatic Cancerrn6) Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)rn7) Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)rn8) Colorectal Cancerrn9) Small Bowel Cancerrn10) Anal Cancer
Most common Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer types include:rn1) Bowel Cancer:rnBowel Cancer is also known as Colon or Rectal Cancer. Bowel is the part of the digestive system and connects stomach to the anus. Generally Bowel Cancer starts in the large bowel. Bowel cancer develops due to the growth of cells inside the rectum or colon called as Polyps. A Colonoscopy test is performed for the detection and removal of Polyps.rnSymptoms of Bowel cancer:
• Irregular/continuous change in bowel habitsrn• Change in shape or appearance of bowel movementsrn• Blood in stool or rectal bleedingrn• Frequent gas pain or crampsrn• Unexplained Anaemiarn• Rectal/anal painrn• Abdominal pain or swellingrnCauses of Bowel Cancer:
• Agern• Family Historyrn• Dietrn• Smokingrn• Alcoholrn• Obesityrn• Inactivityrn• Digestive Ordersrn• Genetic ConditionsrnTreatment of Bowel cancer:
Early detection is very helpful to cure Bowel cancer. Treatment options are:
• Surgeryrn• Chemotherapyrn• Radiotherapyrn• Biological treatments
2) Stomach Cancer:rnStomach Cancer is also known as Gastric Cancer and it occurs in the Stomach. Stomach cancer develops due to the growth of cancerous cells within the lining of the stomach.rnSymptoms of Stomach Cancer:
• Unexplained weight lossrn• Extreme stomach painrn• Heartbu
• Weakness or fatiguern• Nausea and vomiting
Causes of Stomach Cancer:
• Smokingrn• Obesityrn• Stomach ulcersrn• Diet of too salty and processed foodsrn• Alcoholrn• Genetic issuesrn• Exposure to asbestos, coal, timber and rubber industries
Treatment of Stomach cancer:
• Medicationrn• Surgeryrn• Radiationrn• Chemotherapyrn3) Liver Cancer:rnLiver cancer starts in the liver. It consists of malignant hepatic tumors in or on the liver. Liver cancer has very low survival rate hence liver cancer should be detected at an early stage. The most common type of liver cancer is Hepatocellular Carcinoma.rnSymptoms of Liver Cancer:
• Loss of weight
• Loss of appetitern• Upper abdominal painrn• Nausea and vomitingrn• Weakness and fatiguern• Abdominal swellingrn• Jaundice
Causes of Liver Cancer:
• Hepatitis B and Hepatitis Crn• Cirrhosisrn• Liver diseases such as hemochromatosis and Wilson's diseasern• Diabetesrn• Heavy Alcohol consumptionrn• Fatty liver diseasesrn• Exposure to AflatoxinsrnTreatment of Liver Cancer:
• Surgery (Hepatectomy and Liver transporation)
• Ablative therapyrn• Chemotherapyrn• Radiationrn4) Esophageal Cancer:rnEsophagus is the food pipe which carries food from mouth to stomach. Esophageal cancer occurs due to the formation of malignant tumor in the lining of the Esophagus. Men are three times more likely than women to develop esophageal cancer.rnSymptoms of Esophageal Cancer:
• Swallowing troublern• Chest painrn• Weight lossrn• Chronic coughrn• Vomitingrn• Hoarsenessrn• HiccupsrnCauses of Esophageal Cancer:
• Smokingrn• Alcoholrn• GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
• Obesityrn• AchalasiarnTreatment of Esophageal Cancer:
• Surgeryrn• Endoscopic therapyrn• Radiation therapyrn• Chemotherapyrn5) Pancreatic Cancer:rnPancreas produces insulin and enzymes. Pancreatic Cancer starts in the tissues of Pancreas and it spreads rapidly to the nearby organs. Pancreatic cancer is often detected late. rnSymptoms of Pancreatic Cancer:
• Jaundicern• Severe Abdominal painrn• Back painrn• Bloatingrn• Nausea and vomitingrnCauses of Pancreatic Cancer:
• Genetic
• Smokingrn• Alcoholrn• Diabetesrn• Obesityrn• Pancreatic cysts or chronic pancreatitisrn• Unhealthy dietrnTreatment of Pancreatic Cancer:
• Surgeryrn• Chemotherapyrn• Radiation therapyrn• Supportive (palliative) carernFor More Information Visit:
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