General information about the gastrointestinal system
The gastrointestinal system (GI) is the system that brings food into the body and makes it absorbable. The main purposes of the gastrointestinal system are to eat, digest, absorb, and elimination of waste.
What is gastrointestinal cancer?
Gastrointestinal cancers is cancer of the organs found in our digestive system . The digestive system includes the anus, bile duct, colon, esophagus, liver, pancreas, peritoneal cavity, rectum, small intestine and stomach. Gastrointestinal cancer is most commonly found in the small intestine.
The gallbladder is part of the digestion system. It is a pear-shaped, pouch-like organ that stores bile which is made in the liver. Bile is needed for the breakdown and digestion of food.
What is gallbladder cancer?
Cancer of the gallbladder is an uncommon disease. It is a disease where malignant cells are found in the tissues of the gallbladder. This disease is more commonly diagnosed in women.