Colorectal Cancer Services

When you choose John Muir Health for your treatment for colorectal cancer, you are choosing one of the few Bay Area hospitals with American College of Surgeons-board certified colon and rectal surgeons who collectively have over a quarter-century of experience.  Eighty percent of colon cancer surgeries performed at John Muir Health use a minimally invasive, laparoscopic technique, compared to the 30 percent national average for hospitals in the U.S.

Our colorectal program is part of the Integrated Network Cancer Program which is accredited through the America College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (ACos/CoC). Read the press release.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States.  It is also one of the most preventable and curable when detected early.  Our approach to treating colorectal cancer utilizes the latest research and standard of care to provide the best outcomes for our patients.    

The difference? We listen.

While we are proud of our expertise and advanced technologies, we are equally proud of the way we partner with our patients. Our approach is to listen to you and work together on your treatment plan.

Screening & Early Detection

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early. John Muir Health offers a range of screening options, including genetic screening and counseling.
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Treatment

Our minimally invasive methods provide optimal treatment with less pain and shorter recovery time.
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Diagnosis

With our access to the most advanced diagnostic tools and our extensive experience, we can quickly and accurately diagnose colorectal cancers.
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Recovery

John Muir Health’s comprehensive cancer services provides you with the resources, information, and support to assist in your recovery and return to optimal quality of life.
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CLINICAL MINUTES: EARLY ONSET COLORECTAL CANCER

Dr. Piyush Aggarwal, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, discusses common symptoms associated with colorectal cancer, and how our multidisciplinary tumor board works together to treat each individual case.

CLINICAL MINUTES: QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT ROBOTIC COLORECTAL SURGERY

Piyush Aggarwal, MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, provides and answers some common questions that patients who are seeking robotic colorectal surgery may have.

CLINICAL MINUTES: ROBOTICS AND COLORECTAL CANCER

Piyush Aggarwal, MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, discusses the advancement of colorectal cancer treatment options.

CLINICAL MINUTES: HIPEC AND APPENDICEAL TUMORS

Piyush Aggarwal, MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon, explains how rare tumors are diagnosed and surgically treated.

Awards & Recognition

National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer logo

Our rectal cancer program is the first in the nation to be recognized as a center of excellence by the American College of Surgeons, National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.    

Colon Surgery rated High Performing by U.S. News and World Report 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Clinical Trials

Learn about our trial programs and currently open studies.

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