Palliative treatment is one of the basic treatment principles of cancer defined by WHO. Palliative treatment on digestive tract cancer has close relation to the incidence and mortality of patients and cost of treatment. According to the indications of the patients, emergency or palliative treatment is divided into two categories. Considerations include tumor related complications and other symptoms that may occur during the course of the treatment. Although there are many kinds of treatment methods including non operation, endoscopic and interventional treatment, operation treatment is still the most widely used and the most effective method. The treatment options need to consider a variety of factors, including the patient''s overall prognosis, physical condition, etc. Western medicine treatment is more effective in improving symptoms, maintaining and prolonging life. While Chinese medicine treatment also play a very important role in improving the symptoms of patients, accelerating the improvement of the disease, and improving the quality of life of patients.