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Digestive cancer, also called gastrointestinal cancer, affects the organs of the digestive system. Cancerous tumors can grow in any part of this system, such as the:
Digestive cancers also include pancreas cancer, colon and rectal cancer, stomach cancer, and gastrointestinal tumors.
If you’re diagnosed with digestive cancer, our cancer team will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your health and cancer type.
Risk factors for digestive cancer range widely because so many different organs can be affected. Some factors that contribute to cancers across the digestive system include:
Digestive cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. It often is difficult to treat because symptoms usually aren’t noticeable until the disease is at an advanced stage. If you experience any of the following symptoms, see a doctor to diagnose your condition:
We’ll provide the information you need to understand your diagnosis and manage your symptoms during treatment. We encourage you to take part in cancer support groups to find courage and hope from other cancer patients and survivors.
If you provide care for a loved one – parent, child, spouse, relative, neighbor or friend – join fellow caregivers.
If you provide care for a loved one – parent, child, spouse, relative, neighbor or friend – join fellow caregivers.
During this 6-week workshop we will cover a variety of topics to help cancer survivors in effectively managing their health and addressing ways to...
Relaxing Meditation for cancer patients and their loved ones, offered in partnership with the International Institute of Yoga Therapy.
Dr. Craig Rogers said the procedure spares surrounding healthy tissue, allows for quicker recovery DETROIT (May 10, 2022) – Henry Ford Health...
Surgically targeted radiation aims to delay tumor regrowth, protect healthy brain tissue. DETROIT (Dec. 20, 2021) – Surgeons at Henry Ford...
The medical oncologist has led many breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors DETROIT (Jan. 6, 2022) – Internationally...
The procedure requires one small incision and provides the surgeon greater control in narrow surgical spaces. DETROIT (Dec. 13, 2021) –...