Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is malignant cells found in the colon or rectum.
Featured Treatments
Cancer-Related Pain Services
Massachusetts General Hospital's Pain Management Center offers advanced pain management therapies for patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of cancer-related pain.
Colon Cancer Screening
Massachusetts General Hospital offers the most advanced colon cancer screenings and treatments available.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program
We help to identify and provide comprehensive, coordinated medical care for families that have a hereditary colon or gastrointestinal cancer syndrome.
Gastrointestinal Program
The Gastrointestinal Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology treats all types of GI cancers, including difficult-to-treat, advanced-stage pancreatic cancer and liver cancer, using the latest radiation therapies.
Lynch Syndrome Screening and Treatment Program
The Lynch Syndrome Screening and Treatment Program provides expert and lifelong care for individuals and families affected by Lynch syndrome.
Oncological Treatment Therapies
Oncological treatment therapies are interventions given before or after tumor surgery to maximize the effectiveness of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation and the newer targeted and biological therapies.
News & Publications
Mass General News
Read the latest news from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Advances in Motion
Our publication keeps health care professionals up to date on the latest research and clinical advances from Mass General.
Research Institute Blog
News and notes from the largest hospital-based research program in the United States
Charged
A podcast devoted to uncovering the stories of Mass General's relentless pursuit to break boundaries and provide exceptional care
Patient Gateway
The Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check upcoming appointments, communicate with your doctor’s office, review medications and pay medical bills—all seamlessly online 24/7.