Colon, Rectal, and Gastrointestinal Cancer Care

Cancer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the colon and rectum, is very common.

GI cancers affect about 250,000 people per year in the United States. Doctors diagnose an additional 142,700 people with colorectal cancers.

At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, interdisciplinary oncologists who specialize in these cancers offer a full range of state-of-the-art treatments, including:

• Advanced surgical techniques.
• Medical oncology and chemotherapy.
• Radiation therapy.
• Supportive care.

What are Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers?

Cancer is the result of quick and abnormal cell growth.

GI cancers form when malignant cells grow in certain tissues of the GI system.

Colorectal cancers form when malignant cells grow in the colon or the rectum.

Because these diseases are closely related, they make up a distinct family of cancers.

Why Choose UPMC for Colorectal and GI Cancer Care?

At UPMC Hillman Cancer Center:

• We work with you and with your referring doctor to tailor a treatment plan to meet your needs and goals.
• Our multidisciplinary team addresses the many aspects of GI and colorectal cancers in a coordinated way to provide complete, compassionate care at every stage.
• UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in western Pennsylvania. This means you have access to the latest colorectal and GI cancer treatments through clinical trials. Many of these treatments may not be available elsewhere.

Contact Us About Colon, Rectal, and Gastrointestinal Cancer 

To learn more about Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers or to make an appointment, you can:

• Call 412-647-2811
• Contact a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center near you.