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Colon and Rectal Cancer Program

Emory's Rectal Cancer Program provides patients with excellent care, combining world class surgeons with the latest research and cutting edge technologies.

Emory Winship Cancer Institute

The Emory Winship Cancer Institute is one of 54 National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCC) and the only one in Georgia.

Meet Johan, a Colorectal Cancer Survivor

For months, Johan dismissed the traces of red in his bowel movements. Then he learned he had a three-inch tumor on his colon. His doctors at Winship convinced him to pursue a course of chemo and radiation before considering surgery. It worked. No surgery was needed after the tumor disappeared.

What does that mean?

NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers “are recognized for their scientific leadership, resources, and the depth and breadth of their research in basic, clinical, and/or prevention, cancer control, and population science, as well as substantial transdisciplinary research that bridges these scientific areas.”

Why does it matter?

The rapid pace of discovery and the improved cancer treatments that the NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers have helped pioneer over decades have increased the number of cancer survivors in the United States and improved the quality of patients’ lives immeasurably by:

  1. Developing and translate scientific knowledge from promising laboratory discoveries into new treatments for cancer patients.
  2. Serving their local communities with programs and services tailored to their unique needs.
  3. Disseminating evidence-based findings.

Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer

Diagnosing colorectal cancer early is key to a successful treatment, says Dr. Seth Rosen.

Emory Colon and Rectal Cancer Program

Why choose Emory for Colon and Rectal Cancer Care?

Seven Reasons to trust Emory with Rectal and Colon Cancer
  1. Experience: We are a high-volume colon and rectal cancer program with board-certified specialists.
  2. Accreditation: The Emory Winship Cancer Institute is one of 54 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and the only one in Georgia.
  3. Trustworthiness: Emory is an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited cancer program.
  4. Approach: We have a structured, multidisciplinary Rectal Cancer Program.
  5. Quality: We participate in the ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), a nationally validated, risk-adjusted, outcomes-based program designed to measure and improve the quality of surgical care.
  6. Research: Emory's Rectal Cancer Center utilizes research-supported protocols, providing cutting-edge cancer treatments using all treatment modalities.
  7. Care: We provide the latest high-quality surgical care including minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and sphincter preservation techniques.

Recovering after Surgery

Emory supports patients through every step of the cancer treatment program, from diagnosis to surgery to recovery.

The Emory Rectal Cancer Program

  1. Multidisciplinary structured care program at a NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center including the following specialities: Colorectal and Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery, Genetics, Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing (WOCN), Physical Therapy, Cancer Psychology, Social Workers, Integrative Oncology, and Research Teams.
  2. Multidisciplinary team meetings: The rectal tumor board meets every two weeks to discuss each patient individually and create a personalized, evidence-based care plan.
  3. Research-supported protocols providing cutting-edge cancer treatments using all treatment modalities. This includes “Watch and Wait” Protocols for patients when their tumors completely disappear with chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
  4. The latest high-quality surgical care including minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and sphincter preservation techniques.
  5. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program, a protocol based on best practices and evidence-based medicine that improves patient recovery over a shorter period after an operation.
  6. Data collection as part of a quality program that tracks our outcomes and performance including participation in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP).

Surgical Grand Rounds

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