(tussik13/iStock) A very rare type of cancer is on a sharp upward trajectory in younger generations, and no one knows why.

Gastrointestinal cancer represents a complex group of diseases that affect the digestive system, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives globally each year. These malignancies can develop anywhere ...

Colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers are on the rise in younger people. The question is: why? Image credit: SolStock/Getty Images. The risk of all types of cancer increases with age, with, ...

What Are the Treatment Options for Gastrointestinal Cancer? Your treatment plan will depend on several factors including the type of cancer, its stage, your overall health and personal preferences. An ...

Unlike most GI cancers, GIST starts in supportive stromal tissue, not surface cells, and is classified as a sarcoma, says Dr. Weijing Sun. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare type of ...

This schematic illustrates stratification of gastrointestinal tract cancers based on their sensitivity to immunotherapy, thereby dictating distinct therapeutic paradigms that guide clinical ...

Using data from over 1.5 million patients from 47 studies, the researchers analysed the association between four autoimmune diseases, most of which are acquired in childhood or younger adulthood, and ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...