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GI Cancer

What is GI cancer?

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, 34,291 Australians are diagnosed with it; every day, 38 Australians die from it.

You can also browse our resources or learn more about our clinical trials and research to find better treatments for these cancers.

 

Data source: AIHW Cancer Data – Web report 2022 (released Oct 2022). Please note that all 2022 cancer incidence statistics are projections.

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  • About
    • About Us
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      • Board of Directors
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      • Work with us
      • Our impact
      • Annual Reports
      • Scientific Advisory Committee
      • Community Advisory Panel
      • International Development & Industry Engagement Committee
      • Translational Research Committee
      • New Zealand Committee
      • Research Operations Committee
      • Upper GI and Lower GI Working Parties
      • Corporate Support
  • GI Cancer
    • What is GI cancer?
      • Oesophageal Cancer
      • Liver Cancer
      • Stomach Cancer
      • Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Cancer
      • Pancreatic Cancer
      • Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
      • Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
      • Colorectal Cancer
      • Rectal Cancer
      • Small Bowel Cancer
      • Anal Cancer
    • Resources
      • Videos
      • Webinars
      • Cancer FAQ
      • Support Groups
      • Recommended Reading
      • Information Booklets
      • Recipes
      • Helpful Links
      • Newsletter Sign-up
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      • Trial Recruitment
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      • Translational Research Studies
      • Participating Trial Centres
      • Clinical Trial FAQs
      • Genesis of a Clinical Trial
    • Research
      • Developing our Research
      • Research Priorities
      • Upper GI and Lower GI Working Parties
      • Idea Generation Workshop
        • 2024 Anal Cancer Idea Generation Workshop
      • Endorsed Study Model
      • Translational research at the AGITG
      • AGITG Sample Access Program
      • Teletrial Model
      • Publications and Presentations
  • Health Professionals
    • AGITG
      • Become a Member
      • Join an AGITG Committee
      • Member Spotlight
      • Our impact
      • Funding
    • Awards and Grants
      • Philanthropic Funding
      • Merck-AGITG Clinical Research Fellowship in GI Cancer
      • New Concepts Symposium
      • Best of Posters
      • Outstanding Site Award
      • John Zalcberg AO Award
      • Christine Aiken Memorial Award for Excellence in AGITG Study Coordination
      • AGITG Member Fundraiser of the Year Award
      • Early Career Research Award for Excellence in AGITG Research
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    • CommNETs
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      • CommNETs Committees
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      • Research Project Grants
      • Policies
      • Contacts
    • News
      • Events & Education
        • Annual Scientific Meeting
  • ASM
  • Get Involved
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      • Upcoming Gutsy Challenge Adventures
      • Blue Mountains Gutsy Challenge 2024
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