The Gastrointestinal (GI) Service at Peter Mac provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary evidence-based therapeutic program for patients with cancers involving both the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts. Offering patients a unique integrated program with a Nurse Coordinator to plan the path of the patient through those programs.
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Most gastrointestinal cancers require multimodality therapy for optimal treatment; hence the interactive between surgery, radiation therapy and medical oncology is critical to the successful outcome for patients. The GI Service comprises of personnel from all these disciplines, who work together in the same clinics to provide their expertise in a coordinated fashion, which gives patients efficient management of their cancer. The GI Service also participates, and in some cases has designed and led, institutional, national and international clinical studies, evaluating new therapeutic strategies for GI cancers.
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Upper Gastrointestinal Service
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The Upper GI Service has a particular interest in oesophageal cancer, Barret’s oesophagus and gastric cancer, and a number of clinical trials are being led by the Service that are being conducted through national and international trials groups. Studies are also undertaken in the areas of pancreatic cancers, gastrointestinal stomal tumours and liver tumours. The Hepatobiliary Service is undergoing continual development in terms of its in-house surgical capabilities.
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Colorectal Service
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The Colorectal Service within the GI Service participates in colorectal cancer screening programs and offers up-to-date video endoscopy facilities for patients. It also leads the nation in the novel treatment of locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancers and the use of intra-operative radiotherapy.
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GI Neuro-Endocrine Clinic
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The GI Neuro-endocrine Clinic is now developing into a major state-wide and national referral centre for the management of these rare and complex diseases.
The GI Service continues to expand and interact with the other state-of-the-art facilities for patients with this complex group of diseases.
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Gastrointestinal Cancer Types >>
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Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatments >>
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Gastrointestinal Cancer Service Team >>
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Gastrointestinal Service Studies & Research Findings >>
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Familial Cancer Centre >>
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