GI Cancers

Gastro-Intestinal Oncology & HPB DMG deals with malignancies related to the Gut/Intestine, Liver, Stomach, Pancreas, Gall Bladder, Oesophagus, Colon, Rectum, Anus, Bile Duct etc.
The cancer can form a mass or ulcer within the stomach or it can spread diffusely throughout the entire wall of the stomach. Stomach cancer is also called gastric cancer. Stomach cancer is commonly found in people aged between 50 and 70 years of age. It is more common in men. Treatment options tat are available for treating gastrointestinal cancers are Surgery, Radiotherapy, and Chemotherapy.

Symptoms

Symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer vary, depending on the type of cancer. Symptoms may include:

  • Abdominal pain and discomfort
  • Change in bowel habits
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Bloating
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Unusual weight loss

Causes

  • Smoking
  • Too much alcohol consumption
  • Age
  • High animal fat diet
  • High amount of salt intake
  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Obesity

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Dr. Avinash Talele

Dr Avinash D Talele MD DM is a Senior Medical Oncologist and Hematologist. Dr Avinash started his oncology carrier at prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai from 2011. He had the privilege to work with some of the finest oncologist in the country.