Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology

Gastrointestinal cancer is the second most prevalent type of cancer in the general population, and it is made up of a diverse set of problems and diseases. These are classified into uncommon inherited forms and more common sporadic forms. Oesophageal cancer is the most frequent cancer of the gastrointestinal system, followed by colorectal malignancies (affecting the colon and rectum), stomach cancer, and small intestine cancer.

The basic causes of different forms of gastrointestinal cancer vary, however, some of the most important risk factors include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, advancing age, viral and bacterial infections, chronic pancreatitis, and obesity.

• Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) tumors are malignant or cancerous tumors that originate in the cells of the liver, bile ducts, pancreas, and gallbladder.

• Pancreatic cancer is cancer that affects the pancreas, a gland that generates digestive fluids and hormones. Pancreatic cancer affects elderly people more than younger people.

• Liver cancer begins in the liver and is determined by the type of cell involved.

• Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a relatively rare type of cancer that results from excessive aberrant cell proliferation. Bile ducts are tiny tubes that connect the liver and gallbladder to the intestine. The bile ducts transport bile, which aids in the digestion of lipids in diet.

GI Cancer Treatment

Treatment options for GI and HPB cancer vary depending on its location, stage, and aggressiveness. When creating a treatment plan, the doctor considers the patient's overall health and preferences.

GI Cancer Surgery

The primary purpose of surgery is to remove the malignancy and some of the good tissue surrounding it. Operations for GI cancer include:

1. Curative surgery:

• Removing tumors from the site of origin, leaving a margin of healthy tissue

• Removal of regional lymph nodes.

2. Palliative surgery:

• Surgery to relieve signs and symptoms.

Chemotherapy for GI Cancer

Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses specific medications to kill cancer cells. The drugs used for chemotherapy circulate throughout the body, killing cancer cells that may have spread beyond the site of genesis. Chemotherapy sessions can be administered prior to surgery to help restrict the cancer and make it easier to remove. Chemotherapy is frequently used after surgery to eliminate any cancer cells that may remain in the body. Chemotherapy is frequently used with radiation therapy.

Radiation Therapy for GI Cancer

Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to eliminate malignant cells. The energy beams are emitted by a machine that rotates about while the patient lies on a table. Radiation therapy is used to alleviate side effects associated with advanced stomach cancer that cannot be removed surgically.

Targeted Drug Therapy for GI Cancer

Targeted drugs focus on specific weaknesses found within malignant cells. By inhibiting these vulnerabilities, targeted medication treatments kill cancer cells.

Immunotherapy for GI Cancer

Immunotherapy is a type of pharmacological treatment that stimulates the immune system to combat cancer. Immunotherapy is used to treat advanced cancer, recurrence, or spread to other regions of the body.

What We Do

SHALBY Sanar International Hospitals offers the greatest oncological care, including specialized therapy for all cancer kinds. Because cancer is one of the world's most pressing issues, our team stays up to date on the latest breakthroughs in the field and develops cutting-edge procedures to reduce complexities, and discomfort, and help patients recover more quickly.