Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology is a speciality that focuses on cancers affecting the gastrointestinal system. These include tumours or cancers starting from the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, as well as the liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and bile ducts. In rare cases, experts specialised in GI oncology also identify cancers like sarcomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumours, neuroendocrine tumours, and melanoma.
At Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, we are known to be one of the best multi-speciality hospitals for diagnosing and treating GI cancers. With advanced, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology, our experts always prioritise a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Conditions Treated
Our GI oncologists at Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, are highly skilled in diagnosing and treating several GI cancers of early and advanced stages, some of which include:
Treatments and Procedures at Apollo Cancer Centre
At Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad, we are recognised as one of the leading multispecialty hospitals in carrying out a significant number of GI procedures and treatments with successful outcomes. Some of these include:
Surgery
Radiation Therapy
At Apollo Cancer Centre, we use advanced radiation techniques based on cancer characteristics and location to provide the best precision in cancer treatments, such as proton therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SRBT), etc.
Medical Oncology Therapy
These include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy drugs, and hormonal therapies, which can help stop the growth and spread of cancer cells in the GI.
Palliative and Other Advanced Procedures
Includes procedures like chemoembolization, tumour ablation, or radioembolization techniques; hepatic artery infusion pumps; etc.