Colorectal Cancer Care

Your life doesn’t come to a standstill after a colorectal cancer diagnosis. At Henry Ford Health, we guide you through every stage of care. We are one of the oldest and most respected colorectal cancer programs in Michigan, providing advanced diagnostic technology, the latest colon and rectal surgeries and a multispecialty team that puts your needs first.

Why choose Henry Ford for colorectal cancer treatment?

People throughout Michigan and the Midwest turn to us for colorectal cancer treatment because we offer:

• Colon and rectal tumor boards: Dedicated colon and rectal tumor boards meet weekly to discuss each patient’s case. You receive coordinated input from colorectal surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists and other colorectal specialists.
• Sphincter-sparing colorectal surgery: We offer advanced sphincter-sparing procedures that preserve bowel function after colon and rectal surgery. Our expertise with this technique means most people won’t need a permanent colostomy after treatment.
• Care for metastatic colorectal cancer: Colorectal cancer that has spread to other areas of the body requires specialized care. We offer combination colorectal, lung and liver surgeries, as well as the newest drugs (immunotherapies and targeted therapies) for late-stage colon and rectal disease. These treatments can help many people with advanced cancer live longer.
• Personalized approach: Our colorectal cancer specialists design treatments around you — the specific type of cancer you have, as well as your needs, overall health, age and lifestyle. If we suspect colorectal cancer runs in your family, our Cancer Genetics Program can provide genetic testing and counseling.
• Clinical trials: We actively participate in colorectal cancer clinical trials. These studies give you access to tests and therapies not yet widely available, such as new drug combinations for late-stage colon cancer. We’re also working to make sure minorities have improved access to and representation in colorectal cancer clinical trials. We believe everyone deserves the best chance for a successful outcome.
• Accredited program: Henry Ford Hospital has earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), which was developed through a collaboration between the OSTRiCh (Optimizing the Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer) consortium and the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.

Complete care navigation for colon, rectal and anal cancers

When you’re ready to get started with colorectal cancer care at Henry Ford, you have an entire team ready to offer guidance and support.

Dedicated colorectal cancer nurse navigators walk you through every stage of diagnosis and treatment. Financial navigators and social workers help you manage the practical challenges, from insurance coverage to living expenses. And health psychologists offer emotional support.

Your medical care is seamlessly coordinated at our state-of-the-art cancer pavilion. You can see multiple colorectal cancer specialists and get all the diagnostic tests you need under one roof, often in one visit. When you’re ready for treatment, we coordinate your care at the Henry Ford hospital or outpatient center that’s most convenient for you.

Getting started with colorectal cancer care

Learn more about how we care for colorectal cancer at Henry Ford:

• Understanding colorectal cancer
• Colorectal cancer screening
• Colorectal cancer diagnosis
• Colorectal cancer treatment
• Colorectal cancer support services