What is Gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal cancer is a term that encompasses a group of cancers that affect the
gastrointestinal tract. Types of gastrointestinal cancer include:
- esophageal cancer
- stomach cancer
- gallbladder cancer
- gastrointestinal stromal tumors
- liver cancer
- pancreatic cancer
- colon cancer
- rectal cancer
- anal cancer
Types of Gastrointestinal cancer
esophageal cancer
stomach cancer
gallbladder cancer
gastrointestinal stromal tumors
liver cancer
pancreatic cancer
colon cancer
rectal cancer
anal cancer
Symptoms Gastrointestinal cancer
Symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer vary, depending on the type of cancer. Symptoms may include:
- abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort
- change in bowel habits, such as frequency or consistency or shape
- rectal bleeding or blood in stool
- bloating
- loss of appetite
- nausea/vomiting
- unintentional weight loss
- fatigue
These are common symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer, but there are more symptoms that relate
specifically to each type.
