Survival outcomes for patients with cancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract (UGI) are dependent on stage of disease at diagnosis and the patient's performance status. 57% of all UGI cancer patients survive at least one year following diagnosis.
This graph shows percentage survival for patients with UGI cancers by stage:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we're doing all we can to make sure patients get the treatment, information and support they need. Read some stories from our patients and staff to find out what The Christie is doing at this difficult time.
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Corinne Faivre-Finn, Christie consultant“We have seen a lot of our research staff return to the office. This has massively improved morale as it is a lot easier to connect with people.”
Digital services team, redeployed to telephone patients“The experience has allowed me to be able to hear what is not being said. The extraordinary strength and resilience of individuals as they greet you with a smile… when you are aware of the pain and anguish they will be going through.”
Professor John Radford, director of research at The Christie“Of course, the COVID-19 virus has not gone away – we have to be cautious and we have to proceed in an appropriate way.”
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