Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer

Contact us

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Call our cancer care line on 01227 868666.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am - 4pm.

What we do

Our upper gastrointestinal cancer team care for people with suspected gastrointestinal cancer.

This includes:

oesophageal cancer
stomach cancer
pancreatic cancer
liver cancer
gallbladder cancer
small bowel cancer
cancers of the biliary system (such as bile duct cancer).

What to expect

If test results show you have suspected upper gastrointestinal cancer, you will be seen by our team.

Your case will be discussed in our multidisciplinary (MDT) meeting to arrange the best care plan for you.

You can contact us via the cancer care line on 01227 868666.

You will receive support from our hospital based Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialists, who can offer you and your family support, and information to assist you in coping with your diagnosis.

You may also be referred to one of our specialist centres at King's College Hospital or Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.

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Where to find us

Our services take place at:

William Harvey Hospital, Ashford
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury.

How to access this service

If you are worried about upper gastrointestinal cancer symptoms, please see your GP. Your GP can refer you to our care.