Hepatobiliary cancers refer to cancers of the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. These cancers often present late due to vague symptoms,...

Lymphoma can affect the digestive system, particularly in areas like the stomach and intestines. These cancers are called...

Rectal cancer develops in the last several inches of the colon, known as the rectum. It shares many similarities with colon cancer,...

Primary peritoneal cancer affects the peritoneum, the thin tissue lining the abdomen. It shares similarities with ovarian cancer and is...

Gastroesophageal junction cancer occurs where the esophagus meets the stomach. It shares characteristics with both esophageal and stomach...

Duodenal cancer affects the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. It is a rare but serious cancer that often causes...

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...

Peptic ulcers are open sores that form on the stomach lining, and while most are benign, long-term untreated ulcers can increase the risk...

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition where the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid, often due to chronic GERD. This damage...

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...

Small intestine cancer is a rare form of cancer affecting the small bowel. It often starts in the cells lining the small intestine and...

Anal cancer develops in the tissues of the anus and is often associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Although less common, it can...

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, forms in the bile ducts that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small...

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....

Liver cancer, or hepatocellular carcinoma, is usually linked to chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis. Excessive...

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...

Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, typically starts in the mucosal lining of the stomach. It is often linked to chronic infection with H....

One Minute Read Series Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon or rectum, is one of the most common types of GI cancer. It often...

One Minute Read Series: Esophageal cancer begins in the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It can...

Symptoms and Diagnosis According to the American Cancer Society, GISTs  are fragile tumors that can bleed easily, which is often how they...