Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together and called colorectal cancer. While they have many similarities, including their location in the large intestine, treatments for both types of cancers can actually be quite different, especially in early stages.
That's why it's important to seek care from an experienced team of colorectal cancer specialists, including gastroenterologists, oncologists, and surgeons who have experience diagnosing and treating these types of cancers. At MedStar Health, we perform a high number of colorectal cancer surgeries, making us one of the most experienced teams in the region. From minimally invasive robotic surgeries to anal sphincter-preserving procedures, our colorectal surgeons have decades of experience in removing cancer while preserving quality of life, including bowel movement and sexual function.
And because we work as a team with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, and other specialists focused exclusively on treating patients with gastrointestinal cancers, you can expect personalized and comprehensive treatments that considers all of your physical and emotional needs and goals. In fact, your colorectal care often begins before a diagnosis, especially if you are at high risk. With the help of our board-certified genetic counselors and specialists in our High-Risk Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention program, we can help you manage and lower your risk of the disease long before you develop symptoms.
Colon Cancer
The lining of the colon is a prime location for the development and growth small polyps or tumors.
Our providers
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Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Preetha Ali, MD
General Surgery & Colon And Rectal Surgery
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Brian Lim Bello, MD
General Surgery & Colon And Rectal Surgery
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Sara E. Berkey, MD
Colon And Rectal Surgery & General Surgery
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Nicole Chaumont, MD
Colon And Rectal Surgery & General Surgery
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Anne Chin Fabrizio, MD MDDO
Colon And Rectal Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology & General Surgery
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Philip Jeffrey Ferris, MD
General Surgery & Colon And Rectal Surgery
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Shimae Fitzgibbons, MD
General Surgery
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Michael Anton Gillespie, MD
Colon And Rectal Surgery & General Surgery
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Vinay Kumar Gupta, MD
Surgical Oncology & General Surgery
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Patrick Graves Jackson, MD
General Surgery
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David Michael Lisle, MD
Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery, Family Medicine & Gender Affirming Care
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Edward C. McCarron, MD
General Surgery & Surgical Oncology
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Marcus Oosenbrug, MD
General Surgery & Colon And Rectal Surgery
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Tushar Satish Samdani, MD
General Surgery & Colon And Rectal Surgery
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Zhifei Sun, MD
General Surgery & Colon And Rectal Surgery
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Steven Wexner, MD
Colon And Rectal Surgery & Surgical Oncology
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Francesco Grasso, MD
Colon And Rectal Surgery
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Medical Oncology
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Benjamin Adam Weinberg, MD
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Hematology & Hematology and Oncology
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John Lindsay Marshall, MD
Medical Oncology & Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
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Gastroenterology
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Fasika Berhanu Aberra, MD
Gastroenterology
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Bilal Ali, MD
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Ghassan Abdullah Alzayer, MD
Gastroenterology
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Nikiya O Asamoah, MD
Pediatrics & Gastroenterology
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Samer Charbel Charbel, DMSc MD
Gastroenterology
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Seth Dukes, MD
Gastroenterology
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Priyanka Kanth, MBBS MD MSC
Cancer Genetics & Gastroenterology
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Paolo Lino Peghini, MD
Gastroenterology
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Mark Real, MD
Gastroenterology
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Robert James Schenck, MD
Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology
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Dana Arlease Sloane, MD
Gastroenterology
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Anusha Vittal, MBBS MD
Gastroenterology
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Paola Alexandra Esparragoza, MD
Gastroenterology
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Robert Gregg Finkel, MD
Gastroenterology
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Joseph John Genovese, MD
Gastroenterology
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Farzin Rashti, MD
Gastroenterology
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Our locations
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MedStar Franklin Square Cancer Center at Loch Raven Campus
5601 Loch Raven Blvd. Russell Morgan Building First Floor Baltimore, MD 21239
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus
12 MedStar Blvd. Ste. 180 Bel Air, MD 21015
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9103 Franklin Square Dr. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Cancer Institute Suite 2200 Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Rd. First Fl. Leonardtown, MD 20650
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street, NW Washington, D.C., 20010
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital
7501 Surratts Rd. Ste. 101 Clinton, MD 20735
MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Washington, DC 20007
Podcast
S4:E6 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know
Did you know that Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States in men and women combined? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On this episode of our DocTalk podcast, we’re discussing colon cancer. Dr. Priyanka Kanth, the Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital talks about every aspect of colon cancer from symptoms, stages, causes, and treatment.
Having accurate facts about colon and rectal cancer is very important. Whether you're reporting on a story, doing a homework assignment, or raising awareness with family, it is important to know the colon cancer signs, symptoms and risk factors.
Dr. Kanth sees patients and families with high risk for gastrointestinal cancers at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Her area of special interest and expertise is gastrointestinal cancer, especially hereditary colon cancer and colon cancer prevention.
For an interview with Dr. Priyanka Kanth, or for more information about this podcast, contact MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Manager Media Relations, Ryan.M.Miller2@Medstar.net.
Learn more about Dr. Kanth