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Get the Support You Need
We’re here to support you in body, mind and spirit as you navigate the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer. Our unique, multifaceted approach considers your well-being on every level throughout your journey toward recovery.
People from around the world travel to AdventHealth Cancer Institute for the early detection and advanced treatment of cancers, including gastrointestinal cancer. Caused by abnormal cells in the digestive system that develop into tumors, gastrointestinal cancer includes:
Your team of medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons and specialists is committed to developing advanced therapies for gastrointestinal cancer. Through counseling, nutritional guidance, mentoring and a focus on your whole-person health, we'll help you live life to the fullest.
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Advanced Care Every Step of the Way
Our oncology nurse navigators are here for you every step of your journey. They are advocates for your care, working as your points of contact for diagnosis, support, rapid scheduling, second opinions, symptom management and your ongoing education.
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Be Informed, Feel Empowered
Our team is committed to ensuring you understand your diagnosis and treatment options. This free guide is designed to help answer common questions about gastrointestinal cancer, including:
Your digestive health is our priority. Reach out to us today to get started with the care you deserve.
Feel Informed,
Find Hope
We’ve been nationally recognized for our leadership in advanced cancer treatment, research and quality of care.
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We’ve been accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) through the American College of Surgeons (ACoS). This accreditation was obtained through an extensive evaluation and ensures a commitment to quality care, the use of proper infrastructure and improved patient outcomes.
Advanced Treatment Options for You
Our leading specialists develop a course of action that considers your medical history, current health, the type of cancer you have been diagnosed with, and the most advanced medical research, procedures and therapies available. We care for every facet of your health — body, mind and spirit.
Using sophisticated radiation technology, we can target tumors with amazing precision, reducing pain and leaving healthy tissue untouched. Radiation therapy targets specific areas of the body, shrinking tumors and eliminating cancer cells by damaging their DNA.
To treat gastrointestinal cancers, we use chemotherapy that can destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells. We also offer more targeted therapies, such as individual tumor molecular profiling, to guide personalized treatment. Through dedicated molecular tumor board conferences, our team is able to plan treatments based on tumor genomics.
Our fellowship-trained surgeons place a strong emphasis on treating tumors, both benign and malignant, with minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques to optimize each patient's recovery. If you have had or require an enterostomy or similar surgical operation — such as an ileostomy, colostomy or urostomy — our dedicated team will offer you specialized, ongoing care.
Systemic Therapy
Radiation
Surgery
We’ve been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality and patient safety.
Hear From Our Specialists on Cancer Warning Signs
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J. Pablo Arnoletti, MD, Director of Surgical Oncology, discusses some of the symptoms that may indicate gastrointestinal cancers, such as pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, liver and gastric cancers. In this video, you'll learn about our skilled and dedicated team of specialists with extensive expertise in gastroenterology and non-invasive endoscopy, as well as medical and radiation oncology.
AdventHealth Cancer Institute’s rectal cancer program has received a three-year certification from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). This accreditation, currently held by only three other hospitals in the country, was developed through a collaboration between the Optimizing the Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer (OSTRiCh) Consortium and the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.
The Leapfrog Group has exclusively recognized AdventHealth with the Emerald Award for remarkable achievements and leadership in patient safety, quality and transparency by a health care system, including maintaining a culture of excellence throughout all levels of the organization. Delivering consistent, high-quality, whole-person care is our priority, and we’re honored to be the first health care system to earn this award.
Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety, Quality and Transparency
AdventHealth Orlando is ranked #41 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for cancer care.
Noninvasive, Incisionless Treatment
We are the first and only health care system in Florida offering histotripsy, a new, FDA-approved, noninvasive procedure to treat liver cancer. Histotripsy uses high-intensity sound waves to destroy tumors in the liver. This procedure is noninvasive, meaning it doesn't require incisions, needles or anything inserted in the skin. If you’re a candidate for this treatment, it can lead to a faster recovery with less pain and no scarring.
Through education and prevention, leading-edge research and advanced surgical procedures, AdventHealth is a global pacesetter in the fight against cardiovascular disease.