At NGMC our award-winning team of physicians and other professionals will help you navigate the many choices available to you for colon cancer treatment and develop a plan that best meets your unique disease and situation.
From surgery to nutrition support and pastoral care, our goal is to help you live life as fully as possible throughout your treatment and in your life as a cancer survivor.
As a board-certified general surgeon, I want patients to know that they have options nearby for colon cancer screening, especially if you have ever wondered what kind of doctor performs a colonoscopy. Many patients are surprised to learn they can schedule a colonoscopy with a general surgeon close to home. A colonoscopy is one of the most effective tools […]
March is designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, designed to raise awareness about cancer affecting the colon or rectum. How much do you know about this common type of cancer? The American Cancer Society estimates that 152,810 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2024, making it the fourth most common type of cancer. […]
What is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the last part of the large intestine (colon). It usually begins as small, noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps that form inside the colon. Over time these polyps may turn into cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most-common type of cancer […]