0
Gastrointestinal oncology is a broad term that refers to the treatment of several malignant conditions pertinent to digestive organs and the gastrointestinal tract.
The diseases Treatable with Gastrointestinal oncology include:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Primary Liver Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
- Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
There are mainly four stages of stomach cancer which include:
- Stage I: At stage one, the cancerous mass is only limited to the top layer of tissues lining the stomach or esophagus. The tumor may also spread to a few neighboring lymph nodes.
- Stage II: At this stage, the cancer tumor spreads deeper and reaches to the stomach or esophagus’s muscle layer. Moreover, the cancer cells may also advance to more lymph nodes.
- Stage III: At this stage, cancer cells grow to all layers of the stomach or esophagus. They may also reach extensively to lymph nodes and nearby organs.
- Stage IV: This is an advanced stage where cancer has spread to all distant areas of the body.
What else can I help you with?
What has the author Iain E Gillespie written?
Iain E. Gillespie has written: 'Gastroenterology: an integrated course' -- subject(s): Gastroenterology 'Gastroenterology' -- subject(s): Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Can you get a Ph.D in gastroenterology?
Yes, a Gastroenterologist. You can also be a certified RN in gastroenterology.
How do you use the word gastroenterology in a sentence?
Dr. X is a specialist in gastroenterology
What does internal medicine treat?
Internal medicine is a branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of adult diseases. Internal medicine doctors treat adults for diseases that affect most body systems. Sub-specialties of internal medicine include cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology and neurology.
When was Indian Journal of Gastroenterology created?
Indian Journal of Gastroenterology was created in 1982.
When was Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology created?
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology was created in 1987.
When was World Journal of Gastroenterology created?
World Journal of Gastroenterology was created in 1995.
When was British Society of Gastroenterology created?
British Society of Gastroenterology was created in 1937.
When was Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology created?
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology was created in 1966.
Is it microscopic or macroscopic to approach Gastroenterology?
The study of Gastroenterology can be both microscopic as well as macroscopic.
When was Oral Oncology created?
Oral Oncology was created in 1965.
When was Oncology Reports created?
Oncology Reports was created in 1994.
