Compassionate Care and Groundbreaking Research in GI Cancer
GIST – Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
To compare progression free survival (PFS) of nilotinib and imatinib when used as initial therapy in the above specified patient population.
About Our Program
Our nationally recognized GI cancer team, led by Dr. Roderich Schwarz, is known for its extensive clinical, research and academic expertise, bringing together the multidisciplinary expertise of surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists and gastroenterologists, as well as basic and translational scientists.
Conditions We Treat
More than 250,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer each year, which affects the digestive system and includes cancers of the esophagus, stomach, bowel, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, bile ducts, colon and rectum. Gastrointestinal cancers account for approximately 20 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers.
Treatment Options
UT Southwestern’s physicians have access to the latest technology, diagnostic procedures and treatments for gastrointestinal cancers. On-site state-of-the-art technology meets their demands as they collaborate to deliver the most advanced treatments in a patient-friendly environment. Dedicated patient coordinators (oncology-certified nurse practitioners) work closely with the physician team to streamline the patient experience. Procedures include:
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In addition, cancer-risk reduction is a major part of the gastrointestinal cancer program at UT Southwestern. Risk factors such as personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps should be taken into consideration when determining whether patients are candidates for preventive screenings or procedures that can reduce the risk for developing gastrointestinal cancer.
Our GI cancer program offers major national clinical trials to patients with all types and at all stages of GI cancer, and we also develop our own trials based on the research of our physician-scientists.
To learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, spend some time in our Cancer Information library. If you have questions, be sure to talk with your physician or another member of your clinical care team.
Meet our Team
Get to know the physicians who comprise the GI Cancer Team.
Our Location
Outpatient Building
6th Floor, Suite 102
West Campus
UT Southwestern Medical Center
1801 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone: 214-645-HOPE(4673) or toll-free at 866-460-HOPE(4673)
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