Colorectal Cancer Program

Using advanced and minimally invasive techniques to achieve outstanding outcomes, with lower recurrence rates and better postoperative function.

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Colorectal Cancer Program

The Colorectal Cancer Program at Huntington Hospital offers diagnostic, surgical, medical oncology, radiation oncology and colorectal support services. Our fellowship-trained and board-certified surgeons use the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques to achieve outstanding outcomes including lower recurrence rates and better postoperative function.

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  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy Double contrast barium enema
  • Colonoscopy
  • CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy)
  • Preoperative staging with endorectal ultrasound, 3T MRI and PET/CT

Our fellowship-trained, board-certified colorectal surgeons use the most advanced surgical techniques including open, laparoscopic, microscopic and robotic surgery. [[LINK TO ROBOTIC SURGERY PAGE]]

Colorectal surgical procedures include:

  • Endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) for early rectal cancer, allowing for removal of rectal cancer through an operating microscope placed through the anus, avoiding abdominal incisions.
  • Low anterior resection with total mesorectal excision (TME) and autonomic nerve preservation to ensure lower recurrence rates and better postoperative sexual and urinary function.
  • Colonic reservoir reconstruction for better postoperative bowel function.
  • Ultralow anterior resection for anal sphincter muscle preservation.

Studies indicate that using chemotherapy and radiation therapies prior to surgery is associated with improved survival, decreased recurrence rates, and higher rates of anal sphincter preservation. Huntington Hospital is affiliated with several medical oncology groups with board-certified hematologists and medical oncologists with a great deal of experience in colorectal cancer treatment

The cancer center’s board-certified radiation oncologists specialize in colorectal cancer care, and can provide all of the current techniques for radiation therapy for colorectal, including 3-D reconstruction treatment planning with cone-beam CT and multi-leaf collimators, and two new state-of-the-art linear accelerators to deliver intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and image guided radiotherapy (IGRT), allowing a more precise delivery of radiotherapy with avoidance of normal tissue which can minimize treatment side effects.

The Colorectal Multidisciplinary Tumor Board is an expert review board that gathers regularly to review and formulate recommendations for the treatment of our colorectal cancer patients according to NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) guidelines.

The board consists of a team of specialists, including radiologists, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, psychologists, social workers, clinical trial coordinators and nurse navigators, all of whom are dedicated to developing customized treatment plans for our patients.

Early Detection is Critical

As with most cancers, early detection dramatically improves colorectal cancer survival rates. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) currently estimates that one-third of the deaths from colon cancer could be prevented if people would comply with screening recommendations.

See our latest Cancer Screening Guidelines, bringing together the most up-to-date recommendations from the American Cancer Society and other leading cancer authorities.

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