Digestive cancer management in Asia: Position statements: A report on GI Oncology Summit in 2011
Resource
J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol., 27(9), 1417-1422
Journal
J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol.
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
9
Pages
1417-1422
Date Issued
2012
Date
2012
Author(s)
Sung, Joseph J. Y.
Ng, Enders K. W.
Lin, Jaw-Town
Ho, K. Y.
Ji, Jia-fu
Sugano, Kentaro
Poon, Ronnie T. P.
Chan, Anthony T. C.
Goh, Khean-Lee
Han, Kwang-hyub
Chen, Leo L. T.
Wu, Kai-Chun
Ng, Simon S. M.
Bresalier, Robert S.
Chan, Francis K. L.
Abstract
Background and Aim: With the rising incidence of digestive cancers in the Asia Pacific region and the advancement in diagnosis, management and palliation in these conditions, the clinical burden on oncologists is ever increasing. This Summit meeting was called to discuss the optimal management of digestive cancers and the role of Gastroenterologists Method: Experts from Asia Pacific countries in the fields of medical, oncologic, surgical and endoscopic management of cancers in the esophagus, stomach, colon/rectum and the liver reviewed the literature and their practice. 18 position statements were drafted, debated and voted. Results: It was agreed that the burden on GI cancer is increasing. More research will be warranted on chemotherapy, chemoprevention, cost-effectiveness of treatment and nutrition. Cancer management guidelines should be developed in this region when more clinical data are available. In order to improve care to patients, a multi-disciplinary team coordinated by a cancer therapist is proposed. This cancer therapist can be a gastroenterologist, a surgeon or any related discipline who have acquired core competence training. This training should include an attachment in a center-of-excellence in cancer management for no less than 12 months. Conclusion: The management of GI cancer should be an integrated multi-disciplinary approach and training for GI cancer therapists should be provided for.
Subjects
Biology
cancer
clinical practice
colorectal cancer
diagnosis and therapy
gastroenterology
gastric cancer
hepatology
liver tumor
malignant non-hepatocellular carcinoma
SDGs
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