Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently?

Jul 20 4:24pm | Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator | @kanaazpereira

Surgery image of colon rectal surgery including Dr. Eric Dozois and team

Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different treatment approaches that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery.

When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo Clinic has been transforming this type of care for more than 100 years.