---
title: "Gastrointestinal cancer services at Sutter Health"
description: "Turn to our specialists to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal cancers found in the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, bile duct, small and large intestine, and anus."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastrointestinal-cancer"
---

1.  [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) /
2.  [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) /
3.  Gastrointestinal cancer services

# Gastrointestinal cancer

Turn to our specialists to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal cancers found in the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, bile duct, small and large intestine, and anus.  

[Find an oncologust](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?query=%22Gastrointestinal%20Cancer%22&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Why choose Sutter?

Gastrointestinal cancers often don’t cause any symptoms in the early stages. Our specialists use many different methods to treat digestive tract cancers, including advanced surgical techniques. If you have an upper gastrointestinal cancer, such as [liver and bile duct cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer), we’ll personalize your treatment to protect your liver function and target the tumor’s specific size and location.

At Sutter, you’ll have access to top-tier care and leading-edge clinical trials. Becker’s Hospital Review named us among the nation’s top Cancer Programs of Excellence for our cancer treatment, research and safety protocols. The Integrated Healthcare Association has named our hospitals as top performers for high [colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer?sc_site=SutterHealth&sc_lang=en) screening rates that lead to early cancer detection and better patient outcomes.

## By the numbers

### 250+

Cancer Specialists

cover every cancer specialty from breast cancer to bone marrow transplants.

### 20+

Cancer Centers

offer unmatched cancer care on top of 60+ imaging locations.

### 150+

Cancer Clinical Trials

are underway to unlock the next breakthrough cancer treatment.

### 17,000+

People

entrust Sutter with their newly diagnosed cancer care each year.

## Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Conditions

-   Anal Cancer
-   [Bile Duct Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer)
-   [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer)
-   Esophageal cancer
-   Gallbladder Cancer
-   Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
-   [Liver cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer)
-   [Pancreatic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pancreatic-cancer)
-   Small bowel tumors
-   Small Intestinal Cancer
-   Stomach Cancer

## Diagnostics

-   [Colonoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colonoscopy)
-   CT scan
-   Endometrial Biopsy
-   Endoscopic ultrasound
-   [Endoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/endoscopy)
-   Fecal Occult Blood Test
-   Magnetic Resonance Angiogram
-   Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
-   PET scan
-   Sigmoidoscopy
-   Tumor Markers
-   Upper Gastrointestinal Series

## Treatments

-   Biliary stent placement
-   Chemotherapy
-   Colectomy
-   Cryoablation
-   Embolization
-   Esophagectomy
-   External beam radiation therapy (EBRT)
-   Gastrectomy
-   Image-Guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IG-IMRT)
-   Immunotherapy
-   Ostomy
-   Proctocolectomy
-   Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
-   Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
-   Targeted therapy
-   Whipple & Pancreatectomy

## Related services

-   [Cancer case conferences](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-case-conference)
-   [Cancer pain management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-pain-management)
-   [Cancer patient navigators](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-patient-navigators)
-   [Cancer rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-rehabilitation)
-   [Cancer special services and support](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-special-services-support)
-   [Gastroenterology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology)

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## Gastrointestinal cancer research

Our gastrointestinal research propels detection, diagnosis, treatment and recovery forward by inventing and refining new methods and treatments. See our current clinical trials.

[View clinical trials](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Gastrointestinal+Cancer%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=clinical_trial)

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![thoughtful-female-cancer-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/women/thoughtful-female-cancer-patient.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724)

## Predict cancer through genetics

If you have cancer or a family history of cancer, consider genetic counseling and testing with trusted professionals at Sutter.

[Explore genetic counseling](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/genetic-testing-counseling)

## Sutter spotlight

Health & wellness

### [Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/reduce-your-colon-cancer-risk)

Take steps throughout your lifetime to avoid colon cancer.

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### [Get screened for cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/get-screened-for-cancer)

Screenings save lives. Learn when you should get screened for the most common cancers.

Health & wellness

### [Understand Your Cancer Risk](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/understand-your-cancer-risk)

You can take some simple steps to lower your risk.

## Gastrointestinal cancer care and treatment

Receive care at Sutter, where specialists use advanced techniques to treat GI cancers and support your health.

[Find an oncologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?staticFilters=[{%22displayName%22:%22Gastrointestinal%20Cancer%22,%22selected%22:true,%22filter%22:{%22kind%22:%22disjunction%22,%22combinator%22:%22$or%22,%22filters%22:[{%22kind%22:%20%22fieldValue%22,%22fieldId%22:%22c_relatedConditions.name%22,%22value%22:%22Gastrointestinal%20Cancer%22,%22matcher%22:%22$eq%22}]}}]&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

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