Colorectal Cancer Treatment, Prevention and More

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) is home to some of the world’s foremost experts in colorectal cancer (cancer affecting the large intestine, including the colon and rectum). See their guidance and how they’re working to create new solutions for preventing and treating colorectal cancer and building a cancer-free world.

Expanding new treatments

Cancer

Setting a new standard for state-of-the-art colorectal cancer care

By Steve Wartenberg

The leader of Ohio State’s new Colorectal Cancer Center aims to make state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment available to everyone in Ohio and beyond.

Cancer

Pursuing the ‘holy grail’ of cancer surgery: stopping the spread of cancer to other organs

By JoAnne Viviano

Ohio State’s Alex Kim, MD, PhD, takes on stage IV belly cavity cancers through a novel two-part procedure that combines surgery with targeted chemotherapy called HIPEC.

Cancer

Cancer prevention expert working to ensure no one dies from preventable cancers

By Kelli Trinoskey

An Ohio State cancer researcher has devoted her career to understanding barriers to cancer screening and prevention to ensure no one dies of preventable cancers.

Cancer

James Cancer Network brings expert cancer care to more Ohioans

By Joshua Wright

By collaborating with medical providers in the James Cancer Network, Ohio State is bringing world-class care to more parts of the state.

Colorectal Cancer Center

A doctor pointing to a screen while talking to a patient

Prevention

Cancer

What to know about Lynch syndrome, an inherited genetic disorder

May 21, 2024

People with Lynch syndrome tend to be diagnosed with cancer at an earlier age than people in the general population. So how can you determine whether you carry these genes, and what to do if you carry them?

Exercise and Nutrition

Take these four steps to reduce your cancer risk

By Sagar Sardesai, MBBS

There’s a lot you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. An Ohio State oncologist recommends four steps.

Cancer

Younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer: What to know

By Matthew Kalady, MD

More people in their 40s, 30s and even 20s are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, and those diagnoses tend to have more advanced stages of cancer and worse outcomes than older people. An Ohio State cancer expert explains what to know about this trend.

How family history affects cancer genetics innovation

Leigha Senter, MS, CGC, a licensed genetic counselor

Diagnosis and screening

Cancer

What to know about at-home stool tests for colon cancer screening

By Subhankar Chakraborty, MD, PhD

An Ohio State expert answers your questions about at-home stool tests to screen for colon cancer.

Cancer

Should you be screened for colorectal cancer?

By Matthew Kalady, MD

Early screening saves lives from colorectal cancer. Learn who should be screened, when and how from an Ohio State colon cancer expert.

General Health

Health Talks: How to prepare for a colonoscopy

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Our expert explains what to expect and how to prepare for a colonoscopy. Also hear about common misconceptions about the screening and why bowel preparation is so important

Cancer

Does cancer cause anemia? What to know about anemia and its link to serious health conditions

By Marina Beltrami, MD, PhD, Sherraine Della-Moretta, MD

Because it’s so common, anemia can be overlooked and seen as relatively harmless. But it can also be a sign of other serious health issues, including cancer. Two experts from The OSUCCC – James explain.

Family Health

Health screenings by age, and why they’re not worth skipping

May 11, 2022

It’s always a good time to get your recommended screenings and other medical care on track with recommended screenings. An Ohio State primary care physician explains who needs which screenings, and why.

Equity and Race

‘No one should die of cancer because of fear’ — new initiative takes screening tests directly to community

By Amanda Harper

Community outreach program aims to increase colorectal cancer early detection in Black community through at-home screening kits

Colorectal cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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Colorectal Cancer Treatment, Prevention and More

Expanding new treatments

Setting a new standard for state-of-the-art colorectal cancer care

Pursuing the ‘holy grail’ of cancer surgery: stopping the spread of cancer to other organs

Cancer prevention expert working to ensure no one dies from preventable cancers

James Cancer Network brings expert cancer care to more Ohioans

Colorectal Cancer Center

Prevention

What to know about Lynch syndrome, an inherited genetic disorder

Take these four steps to reduce your cancer risk

Younger people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer: What to know

How family history affects cancer genetics innovation

Diagnosis and screening

What to know about at-home stool tests for colon cancer screening

Should you be screened for colorectal cancer?

Health Talks: How to prepare for a colonoscopy

Does cancer cause anemia? What to know about anemia and its link to serious health conditions

Health screenings by age, and why they’re not worth skipping

‘No one should die of cancer because of fear’ — new initiative takes screening tests directly to community

Colorectal cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Schedule a screening colonoscopy at Ohio State

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