Because gastrointestinal cancers can significantly affect quality of life, the Duke Gastrointestinal Cancers Program offers a full range of rehabilitation services designed to optimize each patient’s comfort and long-term function.

Trained specialists and compassionate volunteers offer educational and psychological support to patients and their families through the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program and the Oncology Recreation Therapy Program.

Social workers and psychologists are an integral part of the Duke team, and the Cancer Center offers educational and psychological support to cancer patients and their families through its Patient Assistance Programs.