Gastrointestinal cancer is a broad term that refers to cancer affecting an organ in the gastrointestinal tract, including:
- Esophageal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Anal cancer
Though not preventable, there are some simple ways to reduce the risk of GI cancer:
- Do not smoke. Smoking increases the risk of GI cancer and other types of cancer.
- Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet─ rich in fruits and vegetables and low in sodium and fat.
- Get the recommended colon cancer screening beginning at age 50 and continuing at the recommended intervals.
Penn Medicine offers a multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of patients diagnosed with GI cancer. Penn gastroenterologists work in collaboration with the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania to offer patients the best treatment while preserving quality of life. To make an appointment or schedule a screening with a Penn gastroenterologist, call 800-789-PENN (7366) or log on to PennMedicine.org.
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