Gastrointestinal Oncology

Janusz A. Z. Jankowski, MB ChB, MSc, MD, PhD, AGAF, FRCP, FRCPE, FACG, SFHEA, PGCC, PGCE, PGCM, JP, is a doctor, educator, scientist, executive coach, and policy expert who has held numerous clinical, educational, research and administrative roles, including as Provost/Dean in the United Arab Emirates, Associate Dean at the Peninsula Medical School, UK, and the Sir James Black Senior Fellow and Honorary Professor at the University of Oxford, UK. He has also served as the Chair of Education for the British Society of Gastroenterology as well as a Regional Director of Postgraduate Training in Medical Education in England. He also serves as a Consultant Physician, Gastroenterologist, Lead Mentor and Non-Executive Director for the National Health Service, UK as well as being an Honorary Clinical Professor at University College London. In addition, he has been a government clinical advisor to both the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), UK, and overseas healthcare organisations as well as serving on Family Law and Medical Panels.

"The second edition of Gastrointestinal Oncology: A Critical Multidisciplinary Team Approach continues to set a high standard in GI oncology. With contributions from many of the world's top experts and a foreword by a Nobel Laureate, this book is a testament to its significance in the medical community.Used globally, this edition features a unique multidisciplinary team format, offering a holistic view of GI oncology. The inclusion of summary boxes with key take-home messages and research areas enhances its practicality, making it an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals.This edition is praised for its comprehensive approach, particularly the addition of crucial topics such as Nutrition for Cancer Prevention, Adjunctive Cancer Care, and Rehabilitation. These sections provide invaluable insights into holistic cancer care, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and rehabilitation in patient recovery and long-term health.Furthermore, the book's focus on the role of the microbiome in GI cancers is a standout feature. This cutting-edge area of research is explored in depth, offering readers a nuanced understanding of how the microbiome influences cancer development and treatment outcomes.This book is an essential guide for anyone involved in GI oncology, providing cutting-edge insights and fostering a deeper understanding of this complex field."—Prof. Humaid O. Al-Shamsi, President of the Emirates Oncology Society"The new edition of Gastrointestinal Oncology, a critical multidisciplinary team approach is a must read for a  wide audience including clinicians, medical students, allied health professionals, scientists and researchers. The book presents the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentations, investigations and management of Gastrointestinal cancers in an organised, cogent and in-depth manner. The clarity of writing and the lucid full colour diagram make the book easy to read and engaging. This edition has included sections on sarcomas, stromal tumours and rarer Gastrointestinal tumours. Key advances in pathophysiology of cancers, diet, probiotics, carcinogens and biomarkers are presented in such a way as to give the readers insight and sense of discovery as the read the book. Latest advances in early diagnosis and cancer prevention including endoscopic and none invasive technologies are updated and presented comprehensively. I strongly recommend this book to all who are involved in caring, educating and treating patients with Gastrointestinal cancers. They will find this book to be an important companion for fast reference for both comprehensive and holistic approach to treating their patients."—Prof Yeng S Ang, Professor of Medicine, Chair in Oesophageal Diseases, University of Manchester

• List of Contributors , viiPreface , xviiForeword , xviiiSection I: Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer, 11 Epidemiology, Microbiome, and Risk Factors Involved in Carcinogenesis of Esophagus, Gastric, and Intestine, 32 Genomics, Molecular Pathology, and Pathology of Esophageal and Gastric Cancer, 233 Screening, Surveillance, and Prevention of Esophageal and Gastric Cancers, 424 Management of Esophageal Dysplasia and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, 635 Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, 826 Management of Diffuse Gastric Cancer, 1167 Intestinal-type Gastric Cancer, 1208 Cancer of the Small Intestine, 139Section II: Colorectal and Anal Cancer, 1459 Epidemiology, Microbiome, and Risk Factors Involved in Carcinogenesis of Colorectal Cancer, 14710 Genomics, Histopathology, and Molecular Pathology of Sporadic and Hereditary Colorectal Cancer, 14911 Screening, Surveillance, and Prevention for Colorectal Cancer, 17012 Colorectal Cancer, 18113 Epidemiology, Pathology, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management of Anal Cancer, 235Section III: Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Cancer, 24914 Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 25115 Pathology, Molecular Pathology, and Genomics of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer, 26416 Screening, Surveillance, and Prevention of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 27117 Pancreatic and Biliary Tract Cancers: Risk Factors and Etiology, Screening, Surveillance, and Biomarkers of Detection and Prognosis, 29118 The Multidisciplinary Management of Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 32119 Management of Metastatic Liver Cancer, 34720 Management of Primary Pancreatic Cancer, 38621 Management of Intrahepatic and Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, 40722 Management of Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas, 438Section IV: Specialist Abdominal Cancer Management teams, 45523 Epidemiology, Pathology, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management of GI Stromal Tumors and Other GI Sarcomas, 45724 Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Digestive System, 47025 Epidemiology, Pathology, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management of Unknown Primary Cancer, 53826 Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Lymphomas, 54627 Palliative and Supportive Medicine in Gastrointestinal Oncology, 56128 Psychological Oncology and Wellbeing: Wellbeing (part 1) and narrative practices in child palliative care (part 2), 57629 Nutrition for Cancer Prevention, Adjunctive Cancer Care, and Rehabilitation: Nutrition and Cancer, 587Cancer – The Road Less Traveled, 591Index, 593