High-Risk Digestive Tumor Consultations

This manual has been created to provide the necessary knowledge for optimal care in the field of high-risk digestive tumor consultations. It is aimed at a range of healthcare professionals such as gastroenterologists and oncologists, geneticists, and specialists in internal medicine and advanced practice nursing.

Digestive tumors are one of the leading causes of cancer mortality, with their prognosis depending significantly on the stage at which they are detected. Therefore, preventive measures are especially important in individuals with genetic alterations, hereditary syndromes, or premalignant lesions, due to their high risk of developing tumors. However, a lack of knowledge and the absence of a multidisciplinary approach and consistency in assessment and follow-up mean that the population considered high-risk is not receiving the care it needs.This manual has been created to help solve these shortcomings and provide the necessa