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The GI Cancers Alliance works to raise awareness, provide education, and advocate to prevent, treat, and cure gastrointestinal cancers through a collaboration between advocacy groups, industry, and institutional partners.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Types
01
Anus
Most cases are caused by the HPV virus; rates are increasing around the world.
02
Appendix
Less than 1% of all GI cancers but rates are increasing, especially in young adults.
03
Cholangiocarcinoma
Also known as bile duct cancer; a biliary tract cancer that’s rare and aggressive.
04
Colon
The most common form of GI cancer and one of the top cancers worldwide.
05
Esophagus
Around 6% of GI cancers; often caused by a condition called Barrett’s esophagus.
06
Gallbladder
A biliary tract cancer often identified through incidental findings during other procedures or tests.
07
Liver
Makes up 9-11% of all GI cancer cases; rates have tripled since 1980.
08
Pancreas
Around 18-19% of all GI cancer cases; rising most rapidly in young women.
09
Rectum
One of the top cancers worldwide; rectal tumors are more common in younger patients.
10
Small Intestine
Around 3-4% of all GI cancers; can form from several tumor types.
11
Gastric
Also known as stomach cancer; one of the top five cancers worldwide.
12
Neuroendocrine
A unique tumor type that can appear in several places throughout the GI tract.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Types
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