Gastrointestinal Cancer

Authors: Iqbal M, Ibadi AK*, Haider SH, Akram M, Iftikhar M, Laila U, Zainab R, Khalil MT, Shahid N, Solowski G and Sfera A

DOI: 10.23880/mjccs-16000340

Volume 7, Issue 4

Abstract

Cancer or carcinoma is abnormal and excessive growth of respective tissues or parts of the body, which begins with nodules and latter formation extends to the nearby areas of the affected organ through metastasis. It affects the vast population of the world, including Asia. Various studies and data show increasing incidence and prevalence of gastrointestinal carcinoma globally. This article reviews gastrointestinal carcinoma's prevalence, clinical features, and risk factors.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal Carcinoma; Oral Cancer; Esophageal Cancer; Gastric Cancer

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