GI Cancer Treatment in Delhi

 

GI tract is hollow long tube from which our food travels from mouth to other parts of digestive system, our food travels from esophagus to large intestine, and other parts like liver & gallbladder help in digesting food, any kind of tumor cancerous or non-cancerous can form in these digestive organs.

When any part of this GI tract get affected by cancer than a common term GI cancer is used to describe these cancers, an early detection of any cancer has higher chances of patient’s survival.

 For the treatment ofGI cancers in Delhi you should consult with the best gastro surgeon in Delhi only

Common Types of GI Cancers

·         Gastric (Stomach Cancer): cancer that starts in lining of stomach, this cancer is usually a result of heavy consumption of processed food. These cancers are called as adenocarcinoma

·         Liver Cancer: hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most common types of liver cancer, a primary liver cancer is very rare, and cancers from colon, kidney or lungs usually spread in liver causing a secondary cancer. For the treatment of liver cancer consult with liver specialist doctor in Delhi.

·         Bile Duct Cancer: bile duct usually have primary cancer only which spreads on other digestive parts like liver, this cancer is also known as cholangiocarcinoma, Liver cirrhosis and alcohol abuse are the most common risk factor of this cancer. Unlike liver cancer a bile duct cancer have less survival rate.

·         Pancreatic Cancer: When there is abnormal cell growth in pancreas it results in pancreatic cancer, this cancer doesn’t show any visible symptoms until later stages, and symptoms are almost similar to liver cancer, jaundice is one of the main symptoms of pancreatic cancer.

·         Gallbladder Cancer: People who have had gallstone are more at the risk of gallbladder cancer. These cancers are very rare and diagnosed in later stages when it has already spread into other nearby organs.

·         Esophageal Cancer: When a cancerous tumors form in the lining of esophagus, difficulty in swallowing and chest pain are some symptoms of this cancer.

Colon cancer, small intestine cancer, anal cancers are some other common GI cancers.

Treatment and Diagnosis GI Cancers

Your gastro surgeon will suggest tests like endoscopy, colonoscopy, PET scan or CT scan for the screening of cancers, these tests will be based on your on-going symptoms and medical history.

Treatment of any cancer depends upon the spread, stage and type of cancers, a gastro surgeon will perform surgery for the removal of cancerous tumors.

For the treatment of GI cancer in Delhi consult with best gastro surgeon in Delhi Dr. Sandeep Kumar Jha.