Gastrointestinal Cancer Care in Tampa

You already know that an early diagnosis can be key to putting cancer behind you. That’s why we offer advanced diagnostics to help you detect gastrointestinal cancer as soon as possible. Screenings and tests we provide include:

• Barium Enemas – A test that helps us screen for cancer by examining your lower intestinal tract through a combination of X-ray and the metallic element barium. Used together, these methods provide a higher degree of contrast in the X-ray image, which makes any problems more noticeable.
• Biopsies
• Blood Tests
• Colonoscopies – Use a special camera to screen for colorectal cancer.
• CT Scans
• Digital Rectal Examinations – Internal examinations of the rectum, performed by a physician.
• Endoscopic Ultrasounds – Procedures that involve inserting a thin tube carrying an ultrasound probe into the stomach through the mouth. These help us screen for gastrointestinal cancer with greater precision.
• MRIs
• PET Scans
• Ultrasounds
• X-Rays

You need a team you can always trust, without reservations. At AdventHealth Tampa you can count on comprehensive support from our gastrointestinal specialists. From the moment you receive your results, right through your treatment, we’ll be here to help you find answers and manage your cancer in the best way possible.

After receiving a gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis, you may be feeling overwhelmed. While you probably don’t know everything there is to know about your condition, our multidisciplinary gastrointestinal cancer care team can fill in the gaps. We’re here to help with a number of different types of gastrointestinal cancer, including:

• Anal Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer (Including Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer)
• Esophageal Cancer
• Liver Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)

Whatever your condition, you can trust our Tampa hospital team to provide medical expertise and support.

You expect the very best in cancer treatment. At AdventHealth Tampa, we put leading technology in the hands of experienced gastrointestinal experts to bring you better, more-intensive cancer care. In addition to the treatment methods listed on our main Cancer Care page, we offer several specific treatments for gastrointestinal cancers, including:

• Colorectal cancer surgery offers the best hope for full recovery by removing the cancerous cells. Your surgeon may combine colorectal surgery with chemotherapy or radiation treatment for a greater chance of success.
• Minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery treats pancreatic and liver cancer with minimal scarring and a faster recovery time.
• Transanal minimally invasive surgery is an innovative procedure used to remove tumors in the rectum more quickly than traditional methods, leading to less pain and a significantly shorter recovery period.

You need to know you’re receiving the highest standard of gastrointestinal cancer care available, but you also need to feel supported as an individual as you experience all the ups and downs of the cancer treatment process. We understand. We’ll be here to help answer your questions, address your concerns, and support you in body, mind, and spirit as you receive leading gastrointestinal cancer care.