Miami Cancer Institute’s renowned gastrointestinal cancer specialists combine medical expertise and compassionate care to provide the best treatment options for our patients. Our gastrointestinal oncologists have access to a range of cutting-edge technologies and a multidisciplinary tumor board, which allows them to develop effective treatments aimed at your specific type of cancer.
Our multidisciplinary team consists of internationally renowned cancer experts who provide diagnosis, treatment and whole-patient care. Each individualized care plan includes the most advanced treatments and services, such as, nutritional advice, physical rehabilitation and pain management, to address your whole journey as a patient. Not only do we focus on the treatment that is right for your cancer, we focus on the treatment that is right for you as a patient.
Gastrointestinal cancer is a term that describes a range of cancers affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum.
There are several different types of gastrointestinal cancers, each with specific risk factors, symptoms and treatment options. For a comprehensive look at a specific type of gastrointestinal cancer, click on a cancer type below:
Tumor Board
A multidisciplinary team of cancer experts including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic reconstructive surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, genetic counselors, medical geneticists, social workers, patient navigators and clinical trials staff meet weekly to discuss select complex cases and determine the best course of care.
South Florida's First Proton Therapy Center
Proton therapy is a highly specialized treatment that directs proton particles toward tumors to destroy cancer cells while largely sparing healthy tissue and decreasing the risk of side effects. This sophisticated treatment is used only for certain types of cancers and in a limited number of individuals.