Gastrointestinal Oncology
When it comes to the treatment and palliation of malignancies, Temple offers a mix of expertise resulting in an outstanding approach to patient care.
In addition to standard diagnostic techniques, we offer pancreaticobiliary endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography. Our advanced endoscopic equipment allows us to visualize the entire GI tract. Coupled with special dyes, we have significantly improved detection of premalignancy lesions. And, our active screening programs include colonic polyps, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer and surveillance of Barrett's Esophagus and achalasia.
Temple participates in various collaborative studies sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
In collaboration with the Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology, we're utilizing newly discovered molecular markers of malignant transformation to diagnose premalignant lesions such as colonic polyps and Barrett's Esophagus.
We frequently participate in treatment protocols with the Temple Cancer Center, and work closely with the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit and Radiation Oncology Department.
Temple is a National Cancer Institute sponsored center for treatment of esophageal cancer. Endoscopic spectral analysis is being employed to differentiate normal from transformed tissue. And, we're continually testing new approaches to colon carcinogenesis and correlating markers with dietary and pharmacologic intervention.
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