This course is designed to provide an overview of the recent advances in the field of gastrointestinal cancers. The distinguished faculty, who are well known experts in their fields, will take the participants on a guided tour of the state of the art in cancer diagnosis and management. At the end of the course, the attendees will have a broad understanding of the issues in management of GI cancers and will be able to participate more effectively in the multidisciplinary care of these patients.