Types of Cancer

Gastrointestinal Oncology

Stronger Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Care

Memorial Cancer Institute is committed to providing patients across Broward County and beyond with exceptional gastrointestinal (GI) cancer treatment. Our team works closely with each patient to offer an individualized approach to cancer treatment while providing continuity of care to ensure patients receive quality, compassionate care every step of the way.

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Gastrointestinal Specialists

Our GI specialists and fellowship-trained surgical oncologists have extensive experience in treating a variety of gastrointestinal malignancies, including cancer of the:

Our expert team, which now includes Christopher Gannon, MD, also provides comprehensive care for benign diseases of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas, including cysts, stones and biliary reconstruction. Dr. Gannon also provides surgical care for melanoma and other skin malignancies.

A Multidisciplinary Team Approach

At Memorial Cancer Institute, you have a whole team on your side in your fight against cancer. Your multidisciplinary team of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer specialists comprises experts from:

  • Pathology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Imaging radiology
  • Interventional radiology
  • Medical oncology
  • Radiation oncology and physicists
  • Surgical oncology

These cancer experts use the latest diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive techniques and surgical interventions, including a combination of standard therapies and research protocols, to effectively treat your cancer while ensuring the best possible outcomes.

In addition, your cancer team includes highly skilled certified oncology and research nurses and patient navigators who are here to provide quality, compassionate care.

For additional information on surgical oncology, visit the Memorial Division of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology.

Memorial Cancer Institute is also home to the only recognized referral center for patients with pancreatic and biliary duct (pancreaticobiliary) diseases in South Florida. Known as the Pancreaticobiliary Center at Memorial Healthcare System, it offers world-class treatment of pancreatic cancer and cancer of the biliary tract.