Leaders in gastrointestinal cancer treatment
The GI treatment team is the only comprehensive diagnostic and treatment group for gastrointestinal cancers in the Richmond area. It is staffed by leading specialists who also conduct research that leads to improved treatments. You can see these specialists in one place at one time, eliminating visits to several doctors’ offices and long delays in decisions about your care. By working together and pooling their expertise, GI treatment team doctors can make the best decisions and give you the most comprehensive advice and information.
Hallmarks of Massey's gastrointestinal cancer care
The Gastrointestinal Tumor Center team at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center consists of national leaders in cancer care and research from multiple disciplines who work together to provide the highest-quality diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. By pooling their expertise, our Gastrointestinal Tumor Center doctors are able to make the best decisions and give you the most comprehensive advice and information.
Discover the 5 Cs that make us the right choice for your GI cancer care. Choose Massey for your GI cancer care because we are:
Cutting-edge
Our doctors have unparalleled knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating all types of gastrointestinal cancers. As sub-specialists in gastrointestinal oncology, they are specifically trained in and dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.
Comprehensive
The GI Tumor Center is the only comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center for gastrointestinal cancers in the Richmond area. It is staffed by leading specialists who also conduct research that leads to improved treatments for gastrointestinal cancers. Many of these treatments are only available at major academic medical centers like the VCU Medical Center. You will find it convenient to be evaluated by a group of closely collaborating specialists in one place at one time rather than having to go to a number of specialists at different locations. By pooling their experience and working together, the GI Tumor Center doctors can make the best decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment and give you the most comprehensive advice and information.
Collaborative
Cancer care generally requires multiple forms of therapy and various specialized doctors. At Massey, our specialists collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to coordinate all aspects and stages of patient care and conveniently provide that care in one location. Massey pioneered the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care in our region. This approach combines the expertise of many doctors and ensures that you will receive the ideal combination and sequence of treatment.
Compassionate
Through respectful, attentive and compassionate care, Massey’s cancer care team builds healing relationships with you that help reduce suffering from cancer.
Customized
Recognizing that each patient is unique and each type of cancer is different, Massey provides treatment strategies and care plans tailored and individualized to you.
