Gastro-intestinal (GI) cancer is a term for the group of cancers that affect the digestive system. This includes the cancers listed in the list below.
- Oesophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Gallbladder and biliary tract cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Gastro-intestinal stromal tumour (GIST)
- Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs)
- Colorectal cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Small bowel cancer
- Anal cancer
GI cancer is the most common form of cancer, affecting both men and women. Every year, an estimated 37,567 Australians are diagnosed with GI cancer. Every day, an estimated 50 Australians die from it.
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Data source: AIHW Cancer Data – Web report 2025. Please note that cancer incidence statistics from 2025 are projections; all other statistics are derived from actual data.