Sadly, nearly 50,000 Americans will die this year from colorectal cancer, but there is good news. Colonoscopies save lives! Through testing and early detection, many polyps can be found while they are still harmless and removed before they can grow into cancer. Springfield Clinic Colon & Rectal Surgeons have a proven track record of preventing and successfully treating cancer in many patients.
- The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be more than 106,000 new cases of colon cancer this year and 40,000 cases of rectal cancer.
- Of those, approximately 1 in 3 will die from the disease, making colorectal cancer the third most common cancer found in men and women in this country.
- The risk of a person having colorectal cancer in their lifetime is about 1 in 19 and thanks to greater awareness of early detection and treatment, the death rate from colorectal cancer is on the decline.
For those who have developed cancer, or suffer from a variety of other colorectal conditions or diseases, the physicians at Springfield Clinic's Colon & Rectal Surgery can help. As part of Springfield Clinic's fully-integrated network of care, you can expect a prompt referral with one of our specialists when problems arise. You may be referred by your primary care physician once you've reached certain milestones in your life. Current guidelines for colon & rectal health recommend effective screening, like colonoscopy, once you've reached age 50, or family history suggests early screening is necessary.
Springfield Clinic's Colon and Rectal surgeons offer the latest in detection and treatment for patients with disorders of the colon, rectum and anus. Our physicians provide the highest quality care to address your medical needs. Each doctor in the Springfield Clinic team has received specialized training and is board certified in both General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Our surgeons believe in a team approach to patient care that is both expeditious and most appropriate for a patient's disease or condition.
For many, problems with the colon, rectum or anus can be embarrassing or uncomfortable. Rest assured our physicians and staff understand your concerns and treat you with the dignity and respect you deserve.
We encourage all patients to explore our many useful resources.
- Learn more about the education, training and experience of our physicians in the Providers section. Our doctors are profiled in video segments, so you can get to know them and learn more about the medical conditions they treat.
- Utilize the Services section to learn more about common colon and rectal diseases and conditions and explains our approach to their treatment.
- The Patient Information page answers frequently asked questions, provides pre-surgical instructions, offers dietary information and contains videos that explain certain conditions and procedures.
- More extensive information on diseases of the colon and rectum, complete with articles, diagrams, healthy recipes and several interactive features can be found in the Resources pages.
Learn about National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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