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#GI19: Advancing Treatment for GI Cancers at ASCO GI 2019

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The annual ASCO Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium is the place for medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, nurses, patients, patient advocates and others to unite in their efforts to improve the multidisciplinary approach toward the optimal care for GI cancer patients.

… And meet colleagues from all over the world.

The meeting brought forth many advancements in treatment for EG cancer…

Colon cancer…

Biliary tract cancer…

Pancreatic cancer…

Neuroendocrine tumors…

Colorectal cancer…

Of course, there was an emphasis on the value of precision medicine.

Overall, it was a great meeting for all those who attended.

That’s a wrap for ASCO GI Cancers Symposium 2019!

Illustration by Jennifer Bogartz

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