Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal cancer is a term that encompasses a group of cancers that affect the gastrointestinal tract. Types of gastrointestinal cancer include:
- esophageal cancer
- stomach cancer
- gallbladder cancer
- gastrointestinal stromal tumors
- liver cancer
- pancreatic cancer
- colon cancer
- rectal cancer
- anal cancer
Symptoms
Symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer vary, depending on the type of cancer. Symptoms may include:
- abdominal pain, tenderness, or discomfort
- change in bowel habits, such as frequency or consistency or shape
- rectal bleeding or blood in stool
- bloating
- loss of appetite
- nausea/vomiting
- unintentional weight loss
- fatigue
These are common symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer, but there are more symptoms that relate specifically to each type.
