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PAMF Colorectal Cancer Services

A diagnosis of colorectal cancer can be a physically and emotionally painful experience. Gastroenterologists and cancer specialists at Palo Alto Medical Foundation are committed to helping you navigate the cancer journey with preventive care, early diagnosis and treatments including chemotherapy, radiation or surgery.

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Colorectal Cancer Support Group

Meet for discussion, education and support.

Featured Services

  • Cancer Support Groups
  • Genetic Testing and Counseling
  • Nurse Navigator Program
  • Pain Management and Palliative Care
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Targeted Therapy

Comprehensive Colorectal Care

Changes in your bowel habits, abdominal discomfort and rectal bleeding are all potential signs of colorectal cancer—the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Gastroenterologists and cancer specialists in the Sutter Health network use the latest and most reliable technology available to diagnose and treat colorectal cancer, including endorectal ultrasound, endocavity radiation therapy and radioembolization.

Other diagnostic procedures offered are:

  • anoscopy
  • colectomy
  • colonoscopy
  • fecal occult blood tests
  • sigmoidoscopy
  • stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)

Ensuring you are comfortable and have the support you need while dealing with a colon cancer diagnosis is one of our top priorities. In addition to diagnostic and treatment services, we offer support programs, such as financial and nutritional counseling. Doctors also provide pain management and palliative care to help keep you as comfortable as possible during treatment.

Our cancer centers throughout Northern California have all earned accreditation from the American College of Surgeons for providing comprehensive care, from surgery and radiation to education and support groups. Across the network, our hospitals have been named top performers by the Integrated Healthcare Association for high colon cancer screening rates that lead to early cancer detection and better patient outcomes.

Related Videos

Colon Cancer Screening | pt. 1

Part one of a presentation by Ryan McConnell, M.D., a practicing gastroenterologist within the Sutter Health network's Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

Colon Cancer Screening | pt. 1

Colon Cancer Screening | pt. 2

Part two of a presentation by Ryan McConnell, M.D., a practicing gastroenterologist within the Sutter Health network's Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

Colon Cancer Screening | pt. 2

Colon Cancer Screening | pt. 3

Part three of a presentation by Ryan McConnell, M.D., a practicing gastroenterologist within the Sutter Health network's Palo Alto Medical Foundation.

Colon Cancer Screening | pt. 3

Helpful Resources

Preparing for Your Colonoscopy

If you’ve been scheduled for a procedure, follow these preparation instructions, or those from your gastroenterologist.

Preparing for Your Colonoscopy

In Your Corner

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Cancer Social Workers

Working in partnership with your cancer care team, our medical/clinical social workers provide emotional support and guidance.

Health and Wellness

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

Learn what foods and activities to incorporate into your lifestyle to reduce your risk of developing colon cancer and to improve colon health.

Reduce Colon Cancer Risk

Colorectal Cancer Research

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Doctors at Palo Alto Medical Foundation

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Kim-Son Nguyen, M.D.

Kim-Son Nguyen, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Aarti K. Rao, M.D.

Aarti K. Rao, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Robert N. Sinha, M.D.

Robert N. Sinha, M.D.

  • Radiation Oncology

Roozbeh Mohajer, M.D.

Roozbeh Mohajer, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Katerina P. Shetler, M.D.

Katerina P. Shetler, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Nikhil Agarwal, M.D.

Nikhil Agarwal, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Nicole Simpson, M.D.

Nicole Simpson, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Ritesh Jha, M.D.

Ritesh Jha, M.D.

  • Gastroenterology

Randolph W.Y. Wong, M.D.

Randolph W.Y. Wong, M.D.

  • Cancer Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

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