Gastrointestinal Cancers
Note: The information on cancer types on the ACRF website is not designed to provide medical or professional advice and is for information only. If you have any health problems or questions please consult your doctor.
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What are Gastrointestinal Cancers?
Gastrointestinal cancer is a term for the group of cancers that affect the digestive system. This includes:
- Stomach (gastric) cancer
- Bowel (colorectal) cancer
- Liver cancer
- Oesophageal cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumour
- Gallbladder cancer
- Small intestine cancer
Treatment will depend on the type of cancer, the stage or its development and other health factors. Treatment commonly includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Please click on the links above to find out more about each specific cancer.
Gastrointestinal cancer statistics
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2,572
new cases of stomach cancers were diagnosed in 2022
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71.0
years is the median age of diagnosis for stomach cancer
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36.8%
is the five-year survival rate for stomach cancer in 2018
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REFERENCES
Cancer in Australia 2017, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
