Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It can be chronic, in which case it develops slowly over time, or acute, when it develops suddenly and lasts a short time.
Pancreatic cancer begins in the cells of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that produces hormones such as insulin and enzymes to aid digestion.
Endocrine tumors form when abnormal cells in an endocrine gland or organ grow and multiply in an uncontrolled manner.
A group of syndromes characterized by the presence of numerous polyps in the colon, rectum, and/or other parts of the GI tract. People with GI polyposis syndromes are at increased risk for colorectal cancer and, in some cases, stomach cancer or cancers in other parts of the body.
A type of cancer that begins in the gallbladder, a small organ located below the liver.
Cancer that develops in the tissue lining that covers abdominal and pelvic organs.
A type of cancer that begins in glandular cells that line the small intestine.
Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease, causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs. Early detection and better therapies help people live longer.
A type of cancer that begins in the one of the four parathyroid glands in the neck.
Condition in which muscles in the stomach work slowly, causing food and liquid to remain in the stomach for longer than normal.