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January 15, 2026

2026 Facts and Figures through a GI Cancers Lens

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May 26, 2025

The Collective Action Roadmap for GI Cancers

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January 22, 2024

Bridging the Gap: New Study Reveals Unmet Needs in GI Cancer Care

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November 29, 2023

Delicious and Nutritious Recipes for People Living with Gastric Cancer

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February 6, 2021

Colorectal Cancer and Nutrition Resources

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October 31, 2020

Gastric Cancer and Nutrition Booklet

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Awareness

Gastrointestinal Cancer Types

Anal

Most cases are caused by the HPV virus; rates are increasing around the world.

Appendix

Less than 1% of all GI cancers but rates are increasing, especially in young adults.

Cholangiocarcinoma

Also known as bile duct cancer; a biliary tract cancer that’s rare and aggressive.

Colon

The most common form of GI cancer and one of the top cancers worldwide.

Esophageal

Around 6% of GI cancers; often caused by a condition called Barrett’s esophagus.

Gallbladder

A biliary tract cancer often identified through incidental findings during other procedures or tests.

Gastric

Also known as stomach cancer; one of the top five cancers worldwide.

Liver

Makes up 9-11% of all GI cancer cases; rates have tripled since 1980.

Neuroendocrine

A unique tumor type that can appear in several places throughout the GI tract.

Pancreatic

Around 18-19% of all GI cancer cases; rising most rapidly in young women.

Rectal

One of the top cancers worldwide; rectal tumors are more common in younger patients.

Small Intestine

Around 3-4% of all GI cancers; can form from several tumor types.

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Latest Research

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January 12, 2026

Test your biomarkers: Real-world perspectives and patient-reported outcomes on biomarker testing from the gastric cancer patient community

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February 12, 2025

Gastric cancer patient insights: Patient-reported outcomes and real-world perspectives

Journal of Clinical Oncology
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February 12, 2025

Patient-reported outcomes in GI cancer: Leading change to meet the needs of the GI community

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Education

Test Your Biomarkers

Before patients begin a treatment plan, it's important to ask about biomarkers. Biomarkers can help you understand what your tumor is made of, and they can also let you know what treatments you may qualify for or which treatments are unlikely to work. Many clinical trials are designed around biomarkers. The first step is getting tested.

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