Colon cancer treatment

Advanced care, close to home

When facing a diagnosis of colorectal or anal cancer, you need a comprehensive, expert care team working together to provide you with the latest advances and treatments. You also need a team that knows you as an individual and supports you and your loved ones through every step.

At the Cancer Centers of Sharp HealthCare, we draw on the vast expertise of our highly experienced care team to treat even the most complex colorectal cancers.

Our cancer program is nationally accredited by the U.S. Commission on Cancer, so you and your loved ones can rest assured that you’re receiving the highest-quality care.

We also offer second opinion services for patients outside of Sharp, who have recently been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Advanced treatments for colon cancer

We offer leading-edge treatments for colon cancer, as well as access to the latest clinical trials.

• Surgery — We offer colorectal cancer surgery using the latest techniques, including minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, which can be used to remove some polyps or tumors, and advanced robotic procedures, which provide greater precision and enhanced visibility compared to traditional surgical techniques.

• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy — Medication that either targets cancer cells directly or harnesses your immune system to attack cancer cells.

• Radiation therapy — Radiation that precisely targets cancerous tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.

• Clinical trials — Access to new therapies and treatments through our Clinical Trials Program.

Once you complete treatment, you can expect comprehensive, long-term monitoring, including routine colonoscopies and other radiology services.

An expert team dedicated to you

At Sharp, our recognized team of experts will collaborate closely with you—and each other—on a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. These specialists include:

• Gastroenterologists who identify cancer via colonoscopy or other colorectal screenings

• Surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted colon cancer surgery

• Radiation oncologists who provide radiation therapy

• Medical oncologists who provide chemotherapy and immunotherapy

• Patient navigators to support you from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up

• Registered dietitians and nutritionists who understand the nutrients your body needs during colon cancer treatment, and who can recommend dietary changes to help you manage side effects

• Licensed clinical social workers to help you through your cancer experience

• Genetic counselors to help determine your risk for developing other cancers as well as family members’ risk of developing cancer

• Physical rehabilitation therapists

And to ensure you're receiving the very best treatment, a team of physicians and specialists meet regularly to discuss your diagnosis and individualized approach to treatment.

Find a colon cancer specialist today

To find a Sharp-affiliated doctor who specializes in colon cancer treatment, search for cancer specialists or call 858-499-3537, Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm.