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Gastrointestinal Disorders

Small Bowel Cancer

Small bowel cancer is a rare cancer of the small intestine. Treatment may involve surgery to remove the affected portion, coordinated with your other specialists.

About This Condition

About small bowel cancer

Small bowel cancer is cancer that starts in the small intestine, the part of the digestive tract between the stomach and large intestine. It is less common than colon or stomach cancer, but it can cause serious symptoms.

Surgery may be used to remove the cancer and nearby affected tissue when appropriate. Dr. Talbert reviews the diagnosis and coordinates the plan with your other physicians.

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Common Questions

Answers from Dr. Talbert

Small bowel cancer is cancer that starts in the small intestine, which is the part of the digestive tract between the stomach and large intestine.

Small bowel cancer is less common than colon or stomach cancer, but it can still cause serious symptoms and requires proper diagnosis and treatment planning.

Surgery may be used to remove the cancer and nearby affected tissue when appropriate. The treatment plan depends on the cancer type, location, stage, and the patient’s overall health.

Need a surgical opinion on a small bowel cancer?

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