Explore the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers
The Tucker Gosnell Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center is one of the largest and most experienced centers in New England for the treatment and care of patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Each year, the Gosnell Center treats more than 14,000 patients for cancers involving the:
- Anus
- Colon and rectum
- Esophagus (in collaboration with the Center for Thoracic Cancers)
- Gallbladder
- Liver and bile ducts
- Pancreas
- Stomach
- Small intestine
As well as: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
Multidisciplinary Patient Care
New patients are generally seen within one week and sooner if necessary. Each patient has a personal care team of experienced gastrointestinal (GI) cancer specialists – gastroenterologists, endoscopists, diagnostic and interventional radiologists, pathologists, GI oncology surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurse practitioners and oncology nurses – all of whom exclusively treat patients with GI cancers.
We work collaboratively with surgeons in Massachusetts General Hospital’s Gastroesophageal Surgery Program, who specialize in complex surgical techniques to treat patients with gastric and esophageal cancers.
Our multidisciplinary approach to care ensures that patients benefit from a coordinated treatment plan developed by clinicians with highly specialized expertise in all aspects of GI oncology care. We work together with the patient and the referring physician throughout the course of treatment to ensure the best possible outcomes. We also offer a wide range of free educational programs and support services designed to address the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of our patients and their families.
Meet the Team
The Tucker Gosnell Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers offers each patient a personal care team of experienced gastrointestinal cancer specialists.
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- Clinical Director, Gastrointestinal Oncology
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
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Carlos Fernandez-del Castillo, MD
- Clinical Co-director; GI Cancer Center
- Director, Pancreas and Biliary Surgery Program
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- Director, Gastrointestinal Service, Department of Radiation Oncology
- Associate Clinical Director, Department of Radiation Oncology
Patient Education & Resources
Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Clinic
We help identify families that may have a hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndrome.
Clinical Trials
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Supportive Care
We offer a variety of education and support resources to help you and your family.
Px
A simple way to connect with the various resources available to you at the Cancer Center.
Now Online: Mass General Cancer Center Genetic Series
The Mass General Cancer Center Genetic Series will be presented by Genetic Counselors from the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment.
View event flyer for more information (pdf).
Hereditary Colon Cancer
Friday, July 24, 2020 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Ovarian Cancer and Your Family: What You Need to Know
Monday, August 3, 2020 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Cancer Genetics 101: Past to Present
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 |12:00PM - 1:00PM
Your Family Health Portrait: How and Why to Learn About Your Family History of Cancer and Other Health Conditions
Friday, October 16, 2020 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Beyond BRCA: Hereditary Breast Cancer Genes
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Contact the Mass General Cancer Center
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