The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute collaborates with the Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health Center when diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal cancers, which affect the digestive tract and other organs within the digestive system.
If you have gastrointestinal cancer, we ensure you receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment through a coordinated care team with broad expertise.
Here are some specialists who may be part of your care team:
- Medical Oncologists
- Physicians trained to diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and other treatments. Access to radiation therapy and infusion chemotherapy is provided as close to your home as possible.
- Radiation Oncologists
- Physicians who specialize in treating cancer using radiation therapy .
- Gastroenterologists
- Specialists who help diagnose and stage tumors and identify metastatic disease.
- General Surgeons
- Surgeons who may perform cancer surgery , depending on the cancer type and location.
- Thoracic Surgeons
- Specialists focused on chest organs who perform minimally invasive procedures such as esophagectomy for esophageal cancer .
- Pathologists
- Physicians who study tissue samples to determine the cause of disease and provide accurate diagnoses that guide treatment decisions.
- Dietitians
- Nutrition experts who help optimize diet during and after cancer treatment. Nutrition counseling may be part of your care plan.
- Occupational and Physical Therapists
- Professionals who help manage fatigue, weakness, pain, swelling (lymphedema), and recovery during and after treatment.