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Gastrointestinal Oncology

Definition

Gastrointestinal oncology is a specialized field of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancers affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus.