A new diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer can be overwhelming. Our Colon & Rectal team offers extended appointment times to patients and their families to ensure a thorough consultation.
We have the ability to present cases at Tumor Board, a weekly multidisciplinary meeting with medical and radiation oncologists, as well as other surgeons in the field of oncological surgery, in order to provide the most comprehensive cancer management. In addition to the Tumor Board forum, our providers helped develop a weekly Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery Conference, where specific cases can be discussed among all specialists in colon and rectal surgery in Springfield. These resources of expertise in the field of medical management as well as our Board Certified, fellowship trained surgeons provide the most up to date treatment in colon and rectal surgery.
Springfield Clinic's Colon and Rectal Surgery Department provides a comprehensive 5-year follow up program after colon surgery using the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) Guidelines.