Gastrointestinal Cancer Care

As an academic medical center, the Georgia Cancer Center offers state-of-the-art clinical trials, with new treatments not available anywhere else in the region. Some of the more innovative aspects of our care includes advanced surgical options that decrease complications. In addition, the Georgia Cancer Center has Nurse Navigators, specially trained for specific types of cancer, and supportive services to assist with every phase of care.

We understand that any aspect of cancer care – from hearing a concern to diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, our team of supportive care specialists are here to help. We understand that cancer disrupts life and the anxiety of uncertainty can be overwhelming. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team for any questions or concerns – even something like just what to expect with your care.

The Georgia Cancer Center's multidisciplinary team of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic cancer specialists care for patients who have been diagnosed with:

• Esophageal cancer
• Stomach cancer
• Small intestine cancer
• Colon cancer
• Rectal and anal cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Liver cancer
• Gall bladder cancer

If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms, we recommend visiting a cancer care specialist as soon as possible to rule out gastrointestinal cancer:

• Blood in stool
• Abdominal pain or discomfort
• Abdominal swelling
• Nausea or vomiting
• Unexplained weight loss
• Loss of appetite
• Changes in bowel pattern
• Jaundice