gastroenterology medical specialty dealing with disorders of the digestive system
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) chronic regurgitation of stomach contents and acid up into the esophagus, which can result in damage to the lining of the esophagus and, more rarely, in Barrett's esophagus, which can become cancerous
gastrointestinal referring to the alimentary canal, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines
genitourinary (GU) relating to the genitals and urinary tract, including the prostate gland, bladder, kidneys, and testes
genomics study of genetics of organisms according to genomes, or sequences of DNA
genotype expression of an organism according to its genes
germinal center site within a lymph node from which B cells grow
glioblastoma the most aggressive form of brain cancer
glioma A cancer of the brain that begins in glial cells (cells that surround and support nerve cells)
gynecologic related to the female organs of reproduction, including the uterus and ovaries
Kim Gregory late CEO of Hansen Mechanical and benefactor of STOP CANCER, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008, and for whom a STOP CANCER Award is named
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