March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Nutrition Management of Colorectal Cancer

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States for both men and women? Although they are two different cancers, colon and rectal cancer, depending on the origin of the tumor, the two are often grouped together because of their commonalities.

 

Services

Medical Oncology

A collaborative partnership with you, your family, and our Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers oncology team.

  • Secure an appointment within 24-48 hours of receiving a cancer diagnosis.
  • Several convenient locations to address all of your cancer care needs.
  • Multidisciplinary cancer care team that will consider all relevant options for your treatment plan.
  • Multi-specialty treatment options including chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and surgery.
  • Clinical trials are available for patients who qualify.
  • Women’s Centers available for gynecologic and breast cancers.
Medical Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Our expert team will create an individualized treatment plan with evidence based radiation oncology and provide you with exceptional support.

  • 3 Dimensional Radiation Therapy (3D)
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
  • Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
  • High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy
Radiation Oncology

Integrative Oncology

Learn to live well and gain the strength you need to fight cancer with evidenced based Integrative Oncology.

  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Supplement Recommendations
  • Nutritional Guidelines
  • Stress Reduction Techniques
  • Symptom Management
Integrative Oncology

Women’s Centers

What are the advantages of Ironwood Women’s Centers for Breast & Gynecologic  Surgery?

  • Diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disease
  • Hereditary genetic testing including BRCA1/2, Lynch syndrome, and many other cancer predisposition syndromes
  • High-risk management and surveillance
  • Aspiration of cysts and abscesses
  • Breast wound management
  • Fertility-sparing options.
Women’s Centers
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