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Gastrointestinal Cancers

The Gastrointestinal Oncology Program integrates clincians and researchers from a number of different departments allowing the best possible care and research outcomes for those suffering with one of the forms of GI cancer.

Patient Care and Treatment
The Gastrointestinal Oncology Program follows a team approach to care. Our patients have their situation discussed not only with oncologists, but also by a team of surgeons, pathologists and radiologists. In addition, we have been named a Blue Distinction Center for Complex and Rare Cancers - which includes pancreas, liver and rectal - as part of a national program by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We offer a comprehensive inpatient cancer care program, delivered by a team with training and distinguished clinical expertise in treating complex and rare subtypes of cancer.

The Gastrointestinal Cancer Clinic treats those with a diagnosis of colon, anal/anus, bile duct, gall bladder, intestine, rectum or stomach cancer.

Those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer or liver cancer are seen in their own multidisciplinary clinics.

Research and innovation
Our research program is just as collaborative as our clinical program. By involving more than 40 researchers from 18 departments we have made significant strides in researching gastrointestinal cancers. Our goal has been focused upon what biolgic, genetic and/or molecular processes have to take place to give rise to the development of gastrointestinal cancer. We are dedicated to moving our research from the laboratory to the bedside and, to that end, offer a number of clinical trials.

Support
Since our program is part of the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center, our patients have access to Patient/Family Support Services. To fully understand what this means, please take time to visit the For Cancer Center Patients area of this website. We outline the services available to our patients at every point in their care.

Make an appointment/referral

To make an appointment, please contact 734-647-8902. If you would like to refer a patient, please contact our M-Line service: 800-962-3555. For more information, visit our Make an Appointment web page.

Pancreatic and Liver Cancer Patients: Please call toll-free 1-877-308-9111.

Still have questions?

The nurses at Cancer AnswerLine™ have answers. Call 1-800-865-1125 and you'll get a personal response from one of our registered nurses, who have years of experience in caring for people with cancer.