Colorectal Cancer Care - Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Mayo Clinic’s colorectal surgery team is one of few teams that specialize in removing advanced tumors from multiple organs in a single, streamlined surgery. Our colorectal surgeons regularly perform highly complex procedures, providing surgical options for people who were once told surgery was not possible.

With world-renowned surgical experts on your care team, you’ll have access to advanced options including:

Sphincter preservation surgery that often prevents the need for a colostomy bag
One of only three Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Centers for Excellence in the nation
Rapid access to surgery with appointments available within days of you contacting our team

At Mayo Clinic, your care is guided by the experts pioneering colorectal cancer treatment. Our team has extensive experience using the latest techniques, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, intraoperative radiation therapy, proton beam therapy and immunotherapy.

These advancements help you to not only overcome your colon or rectal cancer, but to do so with as little damage to healthy tissues as possible—allowing your team to treat your cancer while preserving fertility, sparing organs and ensuring the fewest impacts to your quality of life.

Your team of leading colon and rectal specialists collaborate to ensure a smooth journey. They work in sync to provide a swift, accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment. What might take months elsewhere is often achievable in mere days at Mayo Clinic.

In addition to working as a multidisciplinary unit, teams are often specialized in your cancer or specific elements of your care plan. You may receive support from:

The Multidisciplinary Rectal Cancer Clinic
The Women’s Health and Sexual Health Team
The Early Onset and Hereditary GI Cancers Program
Patient navigators experienced in gastroenterology, medical oncology, colorectal surgery
Sub-specialty radiologists and pathologists bringing you expert diagnostic opportunities

Collaboration among specialized experts allows you access to the best care available, and advances care for all patients with colon and rectal cancer. At Mayo Clinic, you’ll also have access to a wide range of clinical trials designed to bring you tomorrow’s cancer treatments, today.

Mayo Clinic is ranked among the best hospitals for cancer, digestive disorders and GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report, and we are the best hospital for cancer in Arizona. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. This esteemed designation means we are driving the future of groundbreaking research, clinical trial access and innovative therapies.

It can be especially challenging for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) to navigate the complexities of cancer care. At Mayo Clinic, we understand the unique needs of patients diagnosed with cancer between 15 and 39 years old, and we address those needs with our Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program. The program goes beyond medical treatment to help all aspects of well-being including those lesser-known side effects of a cancer diagnosis such as your relationships, education, career, finances and more.

Unmatched Care and Expertise in Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Our surgical expertise sets us apart.

Our experts innovate constantly.

We collaborate for seamless care.

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program

Many insurance plans accepted.

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Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center.

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC).