What is Gastrointestinal Cancer (GI Cancer)?

Description of the disease:

Gastrointestinal cancer (GI Cancer) is a malignant disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract - from the esophagus to the rectum. It is one of the most common diseases in oncology.

Classification:

• Esophageal cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Small intestine cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Rectal cancer

Symptoms:

• Abdominal pain
• Change in bowel habits
• Blood in stool
• General weakness and deterioration of health

Causes:

The causes of gastrointestinal cancer can be various, including genetic predisposition, unhealthy diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, inflammatory bowel diseases, and other factors.

Diagnosis:

Various methods may be used for the diagnosis of GI Cancer, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, and computed tomography.

Treatment:

Treatment of GI Cancer may include surgical intervention, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy depending on the stage of the disease.

Prevention:

Preventive measures include a healthy diet, avoiding harmful habits, regular check-ups with a doctor, and timely treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases.

Physician:

Gastrointestinal cancer is treated by an oncologist or a surgeon with the relevant specialization.