Digestive Cancer

Expert treatment for cancer of the digestive tract

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Expert treatment for cancer of the digestive tract

Digestive cancer is cancer that affects the upper gastrointestinal tract, which includes the esophagus, bile ducts, stomach, gallbladder, liver and pancreas. 


Scripps Cancer Center provides nationally recognized care for gastrointestinal cancers. U.S. News & World Report ranked Scripps among the nation’s best in gastrointestinal surgery, which is the most common treatment for digestive cancer. Scripps oncologists personalize treatment plans based on each patient’s type and stage of cancer, their medical history and overall health. Learn more about the various types of digestive cancer below.