Commentary|Articles|January 22, 2026

Key Patient Takeaways From the 2026 ASCO GI Cancers Symposium

Author(s)Ryan Scott
Fact checked by: Spencer Feldman

Experts highlight key themes from the ASCO GI Cancers Symposium, including the growing role of AI and an increased emphasis on patient-centered decision-making.

During the 2026 ASCO Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium, CURE was live on site, where we spoke directly with conferencegoers, oncologists and leading experts to better understand what this year’s data mean for patients, along with their families and caregivers. From emerging research to practice-changing trial results, the annual meeting served as a critical forum for sharing advances across the spectrum of gastrointestinal cancers and for translating complex science into real-world clinical impact.