GI Cancers Alliance | Advocacy Groups

The GI Cancers Alliance works to raise awareness, provide education and advocate to prevent, treat and cure gastrointestinal cancers through a collaboration between advocacy groups, industry and institutional partners. Its vision is to create a stronger, more unified voice to fight gastrointestinal cancers, which collectively make up the most common and deadliest type of cancers. The patient voice is central in addressing unmet needs in screening, awareness and treatment. View a list of member organizations.

Latest from GI Cancers Alliance

Genetic Testing for GI Cancers: Preventative and Diagnostic

December 10, 2018

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There can be many benefits for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, as well as their loved ones, to undergo genetic testing.

The Basics of Interventional Clinical Trials

December 08, 2018

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An expert describes what an interventional clinical trial is.

Clinical Trials: Know the Basics

November 20, 2018

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Clinical trials are essential in improving treatment in the world of oncology, especially for rare cancers.

Statistics Do Not Predict Patients' Fate

January 23, 2018

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Now that we're in an era of personalized medicine, patients should not look at statistics and immediately think that they will determine their fate, says Tom Stockwell, patient navigator at the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation.

Blue Faery Helps Patients Spread Their Wings After Liver Cancer Diagnosis

December 21, 2017

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Blue Faery, the Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, is a nonprofit corporation founded in 2002, with the intent to prevent, treat and cure primary liver cancer – particularly HCC – through research, education and advocacy. Its name, inspired by Adrienne, has a unique background.

Words of Wisdom for Patients With Liver Cancer

September 08, 2017

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Andrea J. Wilson, president and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association, offers advice for patients with liver cancer. Wilson started the foundation after her younger sister, Adrienne, died of liver cancer.