Eastern Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference 2016

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Oncology
• Radiation Oncology

Background:

• The Eastern Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference convenes experts annually to discuss and update management strategies.
• Gastrointestinal malignancies require multidisciplinary approaches involving medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, alongside infectious disease specialists.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop evidence-based consensus recommendations for key areas in gastrointestinal oncology.
• To provide guidance on follow-up, surgical indications, and novel treatment modalities for various GI cancers.

Main Methods:

• Expert consensus development through presentations and discussion sessions at the 2016 conference.
• Review and synthesis of current evidence and clinical practice for selected GI cancer topics.

Main Results:

• Recommendations were formulated on colorectal cancer follow-up and survivorship.
• Guidelines were established for liver metastasectomy and stereotactic body radiation therapy for oligometastases.
• Consensus was reached on managing borderline resectable/unresectable pancreatic cancer, transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma, and infectious complications of antineoplastic agents.

Conclusions:

• The consensus statement offers updated guidance for clinicians managing patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
• These recommendations aim to optimize patient outcomes and treatment strategies across a spectrum of GI malignancies.