An integrative model of care to treat gastrointestinal cancer

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer can affect any of the organs of the digestive tract, from the esophagus down to the anus.

It’s one of the many cancers we treat at Goshen Center for Cancer Care and includes:

As the first comprehensive cancer center in northern Indiana, our team works together to treat the different aspects of gastrointestinal cancer in Goshen and Warsaw, IN. From providing supportive therapy to leading-edge treatment, we care for all of you – not just the cancer. Call our oncology information specialists at (888) 492-4673 (HOPE) to schedule an appointment or to learn more about our unique approach to cancer treatment .

Click here to request an informative packet with TEN IMPORTANT QUESTIONS to ask before treatment.

Symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer

This type of cancer affects a wide variety of areas, so symptoms differ depending on the tumor’s location.

People with gastrointestinal cancer may experience:

Abdominal cramping or pain
Changes in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, changes in consistency or narrowing of the stool
Bloody or very dark stool
Difficulty swallowing
Digestive problems
Nausea and vomiting
Jaundice, a yellowing of the eyes and skin
Swelling in the abdomen
Tiredness or weakness
Weight loss or loss of appetite

These symptoms tend to appear in later stages of the disease and may lead to a diagnosis at an advanced stage. Goshen Center for Cancer Care offers screenings that can detect certain types of gastrointestinal cancers before they advance.

Treating GI cancer at Goshen Center for Cancer Care

Finding the best gastrointestinal cancer treatment for you involves diagnosing the cancer’s stage, understanding your health and valuing your preferences.

For most types of gastrointestinal cancer, treatment includes a combination of:

Surgery
Chemotherapy, also available at our Warsaw location
Radiation
Targeted therapy

You can entrust our team to surround you and work diligently to treat your cancer. Request an appointment online to get started.

Click ASK A CANCER EXPERT to connect with one of our cancer care experts.

Goshen Center for Cancer Care treats different types of gastrointestinal cancer in Goshen and Warsaw, IN, for patients from Fort Wayne, South Bend and beyond.