Colon & Rectal Cancer

Colon & Rectal Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing, but with the right medical support, care and treatment, you can carefully manage your condition and overcome it.

The team of colorectal surgeons at Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, are reputed colorectal cancer specialists in the San Gabriel Valley. Our team of expert surgeons have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer and rectal cancer. You can trust our team for timely care when it comes to colon and rectal cancer in Pasadena and the surrounding areas.

Learn more about the Huntington Cancer Center and receive a physician referral.

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“The Colorectal Surgery Program at Huntington Health brings years of trusted expertise to the treatment of both cancer and benign diseases of the colon, rectum, anus, and pelvic floor. Team members are focused on providing high-quality, compassionate care that utilizes state-of-the-art robotic surgery, which reduces pain management needs and allows for a more rapid return to normal life. “

-Howard Kaufman, MD
Medical Director of Surgery Services Growth

Meet The Team

Huntington Cancer Center’s colorectal surgeons and oncologists are a leading team, each offering expert care right here in Pasadena, while also holding a Cedars-Sinai Cancer faculty appointment.

Together your cancer team offers the latest research-driven treatments and access to Cedars-Sinai clinical trials.

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Screening Guidelines
& Diagnosis

Cancer screening is a critical part of proactively managing your health. Thanks to screening efforts, colon cancer and rectal cancer can be identified in the early stages and treated with minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery. 

Our team of colorectal surgeons at Huntington Health will be with you every step of the way. We use state-of-the-art technology to evaluate your health, diagnose your condition, and get you onto the right treatment quickly, to help you recover faster. 

Treatment Options

Your expert colorectal cancer care team will recommend the right leading-edge treatment option for your unique situation. Our priority during the treatment is to prevent the spread of cancer to organs outside of the gastrointestinal tract.

We prioritize seeing patients diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer quickly in order not to delay treatments.

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Support & Survivorship

We focus on you as a whole human being with specific individual needs. 

From nurse navigators who help you process your initial diagnosis using coping skills, to support services that make treatments less difficult, to resources for recovery and beyond, our program provides that extra level of support to help you feel your best throughout this process.

Get the Cancer Care You Need

Call us to learn more about our trusted cancer services and to receive a physician referral.