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Follow the links in the list below to find information on a range of digestive system cancers, including pancreatic cancer and oesophageal cancer.
For information on bowel, liver and stomach cancers, follow the links below to those specific topic pages.
Updated August 2007
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Bowel Cancer
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Links to overview information about bowel cancer, and sub topic pages covering prevention, treatment and risk factors for bowel cancer.
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Liver Cancer
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Links to information on liver cancer, including risk factors and treatments.
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Stomach Cancer
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Links to information on stomach cancer.
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Pancreatic cancer
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Better Health Channel
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The pancreas is a gland that lies behind the stomach. It secretes digestive enzymes and important hormones. Pancreatic cancer is more common among the elderly. Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to develop the condition. About 500 Victorians develop pancreatic cancer each year.
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Mar 2008
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Anal cancer (Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Barrett's oesophagus
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Better Health Channel
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People who experience persistent heartburn are at risk of developing Barrett's oesophagus. The chronic reflux of gastric juices causes changes in the cell lining of the lower oesophagus, which can sometimes turn cancerous. Treatment includes medication and surgery.
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Jan 2008
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Cereals and wholegrain foods
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Better Health Channel
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Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
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Nov 2007
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Medicinal herbs for esophageal cancer
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Chinese herbal medicines are widely used as adjunct therapy to chemo- or radiotherapy in patients being treated for cancer of the esophagus. As yet there is no clear evidence that herbal medicines are effective or not in this role.
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May 2007
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Gall bladder cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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The gall bladder is a bag, like the bladder, which stores bile from the liver before it is passed into the small bowel for digestion.
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Mar 2007
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Bile duct cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Bile duct cancer is rare and occurs in one of three different parts of the bile duct, each causing differing symptoms.
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Mar 2007
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Oesophageal cancer: what is it?
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myDr
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It is thought that there are a number of risk factors and conditions that, if present for any length of time, may lead to oesophageal cancer.
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| Date: |
Jul 2006
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Barrett's oesophagus
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myDr
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Barrett's oesophagus occurs when the acidic stomach contents are continuously refluxed onto the lining of the oesophagus, causing changes to the structure of the tissue.
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Jul 2006
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Pancreatic cancer
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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'Pancreatic cancer' is a term used to describe as many as 20 different types of tumour that can occur in the pancreas.
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Jul 2006
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Oesophageal cancer treatment
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Treatment of oesophageal cancer will depend on the size of the cancer, whether it has spread and the patient's age and health.
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| Date: |
Jun 2006
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Palliative biliary stents for obstructing pancreatic carcinoma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
The majority of patients with pancreatic cancer present with late stage disease that causes obstruction of the distal biliary tree and jaundice. Surgical by-pass (SBP) or endoscopic stenting (ES) of the malignant obstruction are the treatment options av...
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| Date: |
Jan 2006
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Stomach & oesophageal cancer
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Risk factors for stomach and oesophageal cancer include smoking, being aged over 50 and being male - both cancers are more common in men than in women.
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Oct 2005
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Preoperative radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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If the tumour has not spread, surgery is usually the standard treatment for cancer of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach). Surgery to remove the cancer can help people to live longer, but the prognosis is still very poor. Trials have...
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| Date: |
Jul 2005
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Pancreatic cancer
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Pancreatic cancer begins in the lining of the pancreatic duct. It can obstruct the bile duct and cause jaundice and spread to nearby nerves and lymph nodes.
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Oct 2003
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Oesophageal cancer symptoms
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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Learn about some of the symptoms associated with oesophageal cancer.
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| Date: |
Aug 2001
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Hepatitis C virus
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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| Description: |
The hepatitis C virus is a virus that can cause hepatitis which is spread by contact with infected blood. Questions about hepatitis C are answered.
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Aug 2000
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