For those diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, our (GICEC) offers a thorough evaluation during a single visit.
Medical and radiation oncologists work closely together to provide the best treatment options available. Our patient support specialist helps coordinate care and guides the patient through the next steps.
At the end of the visit, a team member meets and talk with each patient and treatment options are presented.
Treatment options that include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are emphasized.
This approach has been successful in decreasing the incidence of local recurrence in most GI tumors and increasing the cure rate for tumors of the colon, rectum and pancreas.
Other specialists from surgery, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology and nutrition will be consulted, as needed.
Each patient’s treatment plan is reviewed by the team at a Case Conference. This ensures that patients receive the most advanced treatments available and that care is coordinated among your team.
A fifteen-year cancer survivor, Perry Rothaus feels that not enough attention is given to caregivers, and he credits his wife, Judi, with his survival. Judi researched his type of cancer, decided on the Abramson Cancer Center for his care, and and accompanied him on every hospital visit. Having someone to rely on for support during treatments was very important to Perry and since he retired from his family business, he has dedicated time to volunteering at the Abramson Cancer Center. A long time cancer survivor, Perry enjoys walking around the until talking with cancer patients, and seeing people's faces change as they hear his survival story. They know he was once in their place.
Watch CANPrevent Colorectal Cancer Conference to learn about your risk for developing colorectal cancer.
Watch Focus on Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference - Get information on the latest advances in gastrointestinal cancer risk, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, symptom management and psychosocial issues.
Watch Focus On Pancreatic Cancer Conference - Get information on the latest advances in pancreatic cancer risk, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, symptom management and psychosocial issues.
Watch the Focus On Neuroendocrine Tumors Conference
NBC10 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Video with Dr. Gregory Ginsberg
OncoLink's" The Basics" -- Learn basic information about different gastrointestinal cancers.
OncoLink - Advances in Colorectal Cancer Screening. Read OncoLink's brown bag chat transcript.
Clinical Briefing: Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors
Abramson Cancer Centers Gastrointestinal Cancer Program is conducting exciting, innovation research entitled "The Mechanisms of Esophageal Carcinogenesis." This important project will define underlying mechanisms in the development of esophageal cancer that will lead to new ways to diagnose and treat this cancer. Find out more...
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