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Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Memorial Cancer Institute's Colorectal/Gastrointestinal Cancer Program

Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Memorial Cancer Institute's colorectal/gastrointestinal cancer treatment program offers advanced technology in the treatment of colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers. These advances include endoscopic ultrasound delivered with a 360-degree rectal probe to provide a highly accurate evaluation of the digestive tract. Clinical trials help make promising new cancer treatments available to eligible patients. For newly identified high-risk individuals, genetic counseling and participation in clinical trials focusing on risk reduction through lifestyle and dietary modifications are offered. A tumor board that includes pathologists, radiologists, gastroenterologists, and surgical, radiation and medical oncology subspecialists supported by a clinical research nurse, nutritionist, genetic counselor, social worker and ostomy nurse meets weekly to review new patients prior to making treatment decisions.

Through the Clinical Research Department, the Colorectal/Gastrointestinal Malignancy Treatment Program has access to novel drug therapies and compounds that may prove to be beneficial. This approach serves as a model for all of our disease-specific programs, where the currently accepted gold standard of care is available — as well as cutting-edge therapies with the potential for positive clinical results and outcome. In an effort to identify high-risk patients or to detect colorectal/gastrointestinal cancers at their earliest, most treatable stages, genetic counseling and testing also are provided.

Is Your Doctor a Memorial Doctor?
To find a physician who is committed to colorectal and/or gastrointestinal cancer treatment, call Memorial Physician Referral Service toll-free at (800) 944-DOCS. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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