GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER TREATMENT
Gastrointestinal cancer
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer refers to a group of cancers that affect the digestive system like Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer. They include the cancers of the upper GI tract - Gallbladder Cancer, Liver Cancer, Pancreas Cancer affecting the Hepatobiliary system and Pancreas (HPB), Colorectal cancers affecting the bowel (large intestine or colon and rectum), and cancers affecting the anus. WHO reports indicate that gastrointestinal cancer (GI) cancers are the second most common cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer with the most important reason being the failure to detect at an early stage of gastrointestinal cancer.
Relatively less reported in the past, there has been an increased incidence of gastrointestinal cancers in India due to significant changes in lifestyle predominantly due to alcohol abuse, negative effects of tobacco consumption (through both smoking and smokeless use such as chewing tobacco), changes in dietary patterns, such as low-fiber diets, an increase in meat consumption (including chicken), and exposure to higher levels of pollution (ICMR, 2016). Early gastrointestinal cancers screening and detection helps in improving the survival rate of patients.
Most of the gastrointestinal cancers, if not all,usually start as benign lesions such as polyps which can last for a few years before it develops into cancer.
Therefore there is a great opportunity to eradicate gastrointestinal cancers, provided they are detected early and removed before they develop into cancers.
Furthermore, the 5-year survival rate following treatment of gastrointestinal cancers is much higher at earlier stages of the cancer. Earlier cancers have better outcomes and are treated with minimally invasive techniques that are associated with lower morbidity and earlier return to normal life.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Screening & Prevention
While genetic factors related to gastrointestinal cancers cannot be controlled, following are some ways in which you can reduce your overall risk of developing cancer.
- Get a cancer screening once in a year
- Reduce your alcohol consumption
- Get more physical exercise
- If you contract a Helicobacter pylori infection, seek treatment for it immediately
- Adopt a healthy diet. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid processed or canned foods
- Quit smoking
- Maintain good oral hygiene
Please reach out to our experts at Cytecare, if you would like to find out more information about gastrointestinal & gallbladder cancer signs and symptoms, concerns over risk factors, and/or a diagnosis you may have already received.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Diagnosis
At Cytecare, all endoscopic procedures are performed by experienced Gastroenterologists, who have specialized training in the field, in collaboration with organ specific specialists. When appropriate, our gastroenterologists collaborate with our gastrointestinal oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and supportive care providers to ensure that each patient’s unique needs are met. This multispecialty approach allows us to not only produce exceptional outcomes, but also to improve each patient’s quality of life, throughout gastrointestinal cancer treatment and recovery.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
Types of Gastrointestinal cancer
Stomach cancer
Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Anal tumour
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Clinical Team
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DR. ANTHONY PAIS
Senior Consultant – Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Co-founder and Clinical Director
Dr. Kenneth D’ Cruz
Senior Consultant & Director – Gastrointestinal and HBP Surgical Oncology
Dr. Prasad Narayanan
Senior Consultant & Director – Medical Oncology (Solid Tumours)
Dr. Vikram Kekatpure
Senior Consultant & Director – Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Director – Biorepository Programme
Dr. Hari Menon
Senior Consultant & Director – Haemato Oncology, Director – Bone Marrow Transplant Programme
DR. APARNA SUBRAYA GANGOLI
Consultant – Surgical Oncopathologist
Dr. N K Venkataramana
Senior Consultant - Neurosurgery Founder, Chairman & Chief Neurosurgeon - Brains Neuro Spine Hospital
DR. DINESH RAJU
Senior Consultant and Clinical Lead – Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain
DR. AJAY RAO P
Consultant – Radiation Oncology
Dr. Girish Shetkar
Consultant – Head & Neck Surgical Oncology
Dr. Poovamma C U
Consultant – Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Dr. Mukta Mahajan
Consultant Radiologist – Breast Imaging and Intervention
Dr. Vijetha J
Consultant – Radiation Oncology
Dr. G. Rama Mohan Reddy
Consultant - Nuclear Medicine
DR GURUBASAVA LAKAMAJI
Consultant – Gastroenterologist
Dr. Praveen Rathod
Senior Consultant – Gynaecological Oncology & Laparoscopic Surgery
DR SRINIVAS C.H.
Consultant - Orthopedic Oncology
Dr. Harish P
Consultant – Medical Oncology
Dr. VASUDHA N.R
Associate Consultant – Paediatric Oncology
Dr. Rashmi N
Associate Consultant – Gynaecological Oncology
DR JOSHY E.V.
Senior Consultant - Neurologist, Brains Neuro Spine Hospital
DR. Swati Bhat
Consultant - Pain and Palliative Care, Interventional Spine Specialist
DR DEEPAK A N
Consultant Neurosurgeon
DR MAHENDRA MADESH
Consultant Neurosurgeon
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TESTIMONIALS
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Bhargavi
"I have found all the staff so far at Cytecare Cancer Hospitals are courteous.Dr. Poovamma was the cancer doctor who did my surgery. I thank her for her excellent care, patience, responsiveness and treatment. All the nurses, coordinators I have met were also responsive and caring. Everything is well organized and planned. My experience at this Cancer Hospitals in bangalore has been all good. Thank you all."
Esther Prabha
“My aunt underwent cancer treatment at Cytecare Cancer Hospitals. I must say the cleanliness and taking care of patients was a priority. Mr Morris responded well. Really it's an excellent cancer hospital in bangalore. Cancer doctors, nurses and housekeeping department were good. Especially, I respect Mr Morris's response on time.”
JAYAVARDHANA.C
"Very kind and helpful staff and doctors. The hospitality of Cytecare Cancer Hospital is excellent and all the services are provided in an effective manner. The response from all the departments is good. My uncle underwent cancer surgery and he is responding well with chemotherapy too. We expect a good outcome by the end"
Roopak Poddar
"The first experience with this cancer hospital has been very good, the staff are very friendly, very attentive and ready to sort out the queries and cooperative, Doctors are polite and explain the problem very well, and make us understand about the complexity in simple language. I can say; it’s one of the best cancer hospitals in Bangalore. The hospital is very clean and housekeeping guys are very active and immediately clean up the place wherever they find it’s dirty."
Sanju Navya
"The staff and doctors maintain a good ambiance. Recommended for any kind of cancer treatment. The doctors will assist you clearly further."
