Types of GI Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach. Excess consumption of alcohol and tobacco are the most common cause of esophageal cancer. This type of cancer if not treated properly can be serious and potentially life-threatening.
Gastric Cancer
It is a type of cancer that includes growth of malignant cells in the inner lining of the stomach causing severe stomach pain and indigestion. Autoimmune gastritis, excess alcohol consumption, smoking and consumption of salty foods are the most common causes of gastric cancer.
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer or colon cancer refers to growth of cancer in the inner lining of the large intestines which if not detected can spread to nearby organs. Screening tests are the best ways to detect colorectal cancer followed by surgical procedures which include removal of the effected polyps.
Liver Cancer
Liver Cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer mostly caused due to infections of hepatitis B and C. Fatty Liver Disease and excess alcohol consumption are some of the major risk factors of liver cancer. Consulting with expert hematologist can help you with effective treatments to manage its symptoms.
Pancreatic Cancer
This type of cancer affect the pancreatic gland in your abdomen causing severe health complications such as indigestion, jaundice, blood clots and many more. Obesity, chronic pancreatitis and types 2 diabetes are some of the common risk factors of it. Pancreatic cancer also affects the body ability to control sugar levels which can lead to hormonal changes in the body.
Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Dietary Factors: high consumption of red meat and processed meats
- Lifestyle Factors: smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol
- Infections: Hepatitis B and C, Liver Cancer
- Genetic Factors: Genetic mutations are also known to growth of GI cancers
Prevention and Early Detection:
- Following a healthy lifestyle, adding nutrition rich food in diet and practicing physical activities can help to reduce the risk of GI cancer.
- Regular Screening plays a most vital role in detecting the GI cancer at an early stage followed by effective treatments.
- Vaccination against Hepatitis B and C not only helps to protect from infected disease but reduces your risk of having liver and GI cancer.
