The Gastrointestinal (GI) tract refers to all the organs responsible for the ingestion of food (eating), digestion, absorption, and defecation.
The upper GI tract is the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach. The lower GI tract refers to the bowel (or intestine) and anus. The small intestine is made up of the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. The large intestine is made up of the cecum, colon, and rectum.
Cancer can occur in most any place in your body. Most often cancers of the GI tract occur in the
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Colon
• Anus
SCCA is a comprehensive treatment center that provides the latest therapies with compassionate support. Our renowned specialists from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children's are working together to improve quality of life and conquer Gastrointestinal Cancers.
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and faculty from UW Medicine and Seattle Children's. They are the best of the best who work as a team to care for people with Gastrointestinal Cancers
Regardless of the stage of your illness, the unsurpassed expertise of our physicians makes SCCA the ideal treatment center for Gastrointestinal Cancers.
Receiving a diagnosis for Gastrointestinal Cancers leads to many questions. SCCA physicians and staff provide compassionate care and support during your course of treatment so you will always know what to expect.
As a world-class treatment center, SCCA provides patients with the best and most current therapies available. Clinical studies bring promising new treatments to patients faster. And participating in a study gives patients at least the best, current treatment, as well as the satisfaction that they are helping others with Gastrointestinal Cancers.
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of Gastrointestinal Cancers, how it is diagnosed and how its stages are determined.
Because treatment for Gastrointestinal Cancers isn't easy, special support for patients is essential. SCCA has several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.
Read about amazing people who have gone through treatment for cancer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you'll feel. This list of reputable sources about Gastrointestinal Cancers makes gathering information easy.
