Gastrointestinal Cancers: Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University : Feinberg School of Medicine Gastrointestinal Cancers Cancers affecting the digestive system are called gastrointestinal cancer. Browse the list below for more information on some of the gastrointestinal cancers we treat. Anal cancer Appendix cancer Carcinoid tumors Colon cancer Esophageal cancer Gallbladder cancer Gastric cancer Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors Gastrointestinal stromal tumors Liver cancer Pancreatic cancer Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors Rectal cancer Small intestine cancer Our Experts Our experts work together in a multidisciplinary team (including dedicated, talented nursing staff and Lurie Cancer Center’s Supportive Oncology Team ) to help create a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan and provide you with exceptional support. Get to know our physicians and the many other experts who will play an important role in your care. meet the experts Clinical Trials Patients at the Lurie Cancer Center have access to a wide variety of clinical trials designed to explore promising new treatments. If you're interested in participating, browse our current trials to find options that may be relevant to your diagnosis—and help advance the future of cancer care. find a related clinical trial Patient Support We offer a number of services to help patients and their families cope with the challenges of cancer treatment. Meet our support team Join a support group Browse our upcoming events see all our support services Featured Program Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Clinic Our Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Clinic specializes in the prevention, early detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers. Clinic services include genetic testing, screening, therapeutic endoscopy, imaging, gastrointestinal surgery and psychological and nutrition counseling. Gastrointestinal Cancer News HPV Cancer Vaccine Slows Tumor Growth, Extends Survival in Preclinical Model Novel Biomarker May Predict Immunotherapy Resistance New Study Shows Lung Cancer Surveillance in the United States Misses Most Patients; Northwestern Medicine Investigators Urge Universal Age-based Screening New Antibody Therapy Reawakens Immune System to Fight Pancreatic Cancer Uncovering New Therapeutic Targets for Cancer Mutations Skilled Surgeons and Colon Cancer Survival with Karl Bilimoria, MD, and Brian Brajcich, MD Your support takes our research further. Donate & Volunteer