Gastrointestinal Cancer Program

Our Approach

Our cancer experts collaborate with you to develop a tailored treatment plan to meet your medical and emotional needs. We focus on you as a whole person, providing a patient-centered experience.

OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute offers comprehensive cancer care, from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Our expert team will develop an individualized treatment plan as unique as you and your condition.

Throughout your journey, a dedicated nurse navigator will advocate for you, ensuring you're informed and supported.

You’ll have access to cutting-edge cancer care, with the latest diagnostic tools and advanced treatments, including minimally invasive and robotic surgeries.

When you trust your cancer care to us, you’ll have the resources you need at every stage, supporting you in mind, body and spirit.

Stomach cancer is a type of gastrointestinal cancer. About 6 of every 10 people diagnosed with it each year are 65 or older.

What is gastrointestinal cancer?

Gastrointestinal cancer is cancer that develops along the GI tract, or digestive tract, including esophageal, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, small intestine and stomach. Where the cancer cells originate determines which type of GI cancer you have.

Types of Gastrointestinal Cancer We Treat

At OSF Cancer Institute, our cancer center experts are here to treat a wide range of gastrointestinal cancers, including:

Esophageal cancer
Gallbladder cancer
Liver cancers
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- Cholangiocarcinoma
Pancreatic cancer
Small intestine cancer
Stomach cancer
Neuroendocrine tumor

Your Care Team

You will have a dedicated clinical team of experts collaborating to diagnose and treat your cancer. They may include radiologists and pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, hepatobiliary surgeons, thoracic surgeons or gastroenterologists.

They will work with your primary care provider, and integrate your care with a full team of supportive services, including counseling, financial navigators/social workers, nurse navigators and oncology dietitians.

After treatment, other specialists like ostomy nurses will continue to support you.

Your dedicated nurse navigator will ensure each of these teams work together efficiently and your diagnosis, treatment and supportive care appointments fit with your needs.

Meet Our Providers

Specialty Clinics

The OSF Cancer Institute in Peoria offers additional specialist clinics, including:

High-Risk Genetic Clinic: Addresses hereditary cancer risks.
Palliative Care Clinic: Supports symptom management.

Treatments We Offer

When it comes to gastrointestinal cancer treatment, navigating your options can feel overwhelming. Your cancer care team will be here to guide you every step of the way, answering questions and offering support.

Some of your treatment options may include:

Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Interventional endoscopy
Interventional radiology – therapy for cancer that cannot be surgically removed
Radiation therapy
- External beam radiation
- Proton beam therapy
Surgery – including minimally invasive, robotic and laparoscopic resections
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) – Long, flexible tube passed down the throat to remove small, early-stage cancers
Targeted therapy

Make an Appointment

Our cancer care team is waiting to connect you to care. Ask your provider for a referral or contact us by completing this appointment request form or calling 1-844-OSF 4-HOPE, 1-844-673-4467. We'll get started on the referral process right away.

If you're seeking care in Peoria, our team can connect your with an intake nurse for a telephone visit within one business day.

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