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Cancer of the Hepatobiliary System---By: Sarah Kim
Hepatobiliary cancers refer to cancers of the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. These cancers often present late due to vague symptoms,...
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What is Lymphoma of the Digestive System---Sarah Kim (One Minutes Read)
Lymphoma can affect the digestive system, particularly in areas like the stomach and intestines. These cancers are called...
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One Minute Read: Rectal Cancer---By: Sarah Kim
Rectal cancer develops in the last several inches of the colon, known as the rectum. It shares many similarities with colon cancer,...
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One Minute Read: Primary Peritoneal Cancer---By: Sarah Kim
Primary peritoneal cancer affects the peritoneum, the thin tissue lining the abdomen. It shares similarities with ovarian cancer and is...
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One Minute Read: Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer---By: Sarah Kim
Gastroesophageal junction cancer occurs where the esophagus meets the stomach. It shares characteristics with both esophageal and stomach...
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One Minute Read: What is Duodenal Cancer? --- By: Jessica Yao
Duodenal cancer affects the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. It is a rare but serious cancer that often causes...
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One Minute Read: Appendiceal Cancer---By: Jessica Yao
Appendiceal cancer is a rare type of GI cancer that affects the appendix. It often begins as a small tumor and can spread throughout the...
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One Minute Read: Peptic Ulcers and Cancer Link---By: Maeng
Peptic ulcers are open sores that form on the stomach lining, and while most are benign, long-term untreated ulcers can increase the risk...
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One Minute Read: Barrett’s Esophagus and Cancer Risk---By: Clarice Xu
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid, often due to chronic GERD. This damage...
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One Minute Read: Learn about the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)---By: Clarice Xu
GIST is a type of tumor that forms in the digestive tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. It arises from cells in the...
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One Minute Read: What about it, and what is Small Intestine Cancer? --- By: Clarice Xu
Small intestine cancer is a rare form of cancer affecting the small bowel. It often starts in the cells lining the small intestine and...
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One Minute Read: Anal Cancer Symptoms---By: Angela Zhang
Anal cancer develops in the tissues of the anus and is often associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Although less common, it can...
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One Minute Read: Bile Duct Cancer---Jaemin Jang
Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, forms in the bile ducts that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small...
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One Minute Read: Gallbladder Cancer Overview---By: Jaemin Jang
Gallbladder cancer is a rare type of GI cancer that begins in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver that helps in fat digestion....
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One Minute Read: Liver Cancer Explained---By: Jaemin Jang
Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma, is usually linked to chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis. Excessive...
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One Minute Read: Pancreatic Cancer Basics---By: Jaemin Jang
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of GI cancer because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. It begins in the tissues...
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One Minute Read: Stomach Cancer Overview---By: Jaemin Jang
Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, typically starts in the mucosal lining of the stomach. It is often linked to chronic infection with H....
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One Minute Read: Colorectal Cancer Symptoms---By: Jaemin Jang
One Minute Read Series Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon or rectum, is one of the most common types of GI cancer. It often...
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One Minute Read: Understanding Esophageal Cancer---By: Lui Xiao
One Minute Read Series: Esophageal cancer begins in the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It can...
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Symptoms and Diagnosis of GISTs---By: Patricia
Symptoms and Diagnosis According to the American Cancer Society, GISTs  are fragile tumors that can bleed easily, which is often how they...
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