Colorectal Cancer Care

Rely on skilled providers with experience treating colorectal cancer at William R. Bliss Cancer Center. Our board-certified specialists recommend and provide a full range of treatment options.

What’s Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer, also known as colon or rectal cancer, can originate in either the colon or rectum, and may be called colon or rectal cancer. Together, they make up 95 percent of all colorectal cancer cases. These cancers often begin as polyps inside the lining of the large intestine (colon) or at the end of the colon (rectum).  

Detecting Colon Cancer

If you suspect you have symptoms of colorectal cancer, tell your doctor immediately so that you can receive diagnostic tests, including:

• Colonoscopy – Allows your doctor to see polyps or other digestive health conditions
• Biopsy – Removes a small piece of tissue to examine under a microscope
• Imaging tests like CT or MRI scans – Discovers colon cancer before symptoms appear

Colorectal Treatments We Offer

Meet with our cancer specialists to create your personalized care plan. Depending on your health and preferences, you may receive:

• Chemotherapy – Prevents cancer cells from growing
• Immunotherapy, or biotherapy – Boosts or restores the immune system to fight cancer cells and lessen side effects
• Radiation therapy – Stops cancer cells from multiplying and spreading
• Surgery – Removes cancerous tissue
• Robotic Surgery – Allows smaller incisions and potentially less recovery time

Cancer Genetic Testing

Discover your inherited cancer risk with genetic counseling and testing, available through the Cancer Resource Center at William R. Bliss Cancer Center.

Rectal Cancer Clinical Trials

Ask your doctor about clinical trials for colorectal cancers. You may get access to treatment not yet widely available.

Support Services

Talk to your nurse navigator about how you can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health with comprehensive support throughout your cancer journey.