Unlike most GI cancers, GIST starts in supportive stromal tissue, not surface cells, and is classified as a sarcoma, says Dr. Weijing Sun. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare type of ...

Colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers are on the rise in younger people. The question is: why? Image credit: SolStock/Getty Images. The risk of all types of cancer increases with age, with, ...

A session at United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2025 shined a spotlight on the emerging role of the gut microbiome in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. From the stomach to the colon, manipulating ...

Rates of colorectal and other gastrointestinal cancers are rising in Americans under the age of 50, researchers said Tuesday. They may know why. An increased risk of early-onset gastrointestinal ...

In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of increasing cases of colorectal and other gastrointestinal (GI) cancers in younger people. Despite being more common in older adults, early-onset ...

The BREAKWATER trial demonstrated the efficacy of a BRAF-targeted regimen using FOLFIRI, offering a neuropathy-free option for metastatic colorectal cancer patients. HERIZON-GEA-01 trial results ...

Stomach cancer is no longer just a disease of older adults — it’s increasingly affecting younger people, often in more ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Genetic testing can be accomplished for most patients with gastrointestinal cancer prior to starting ...

Increasing age is the greatest risk factor for all types of cancer, with most cases being diagnosed in people over the age of 60. However, in people under 50, there has been a rapid, worldwide ...