Colorectal Cancer

Comprehensive Colorectal Cancer Care

At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Weill Cornell Medicine Meyer Cancer Center we strive to provide patient centered care. 

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States — and also one of the most preventable. In fact, our goal and mission is to provide screening to all patients and their family members. We provide minimal invasive endoscopic options to remove precancerous colon polyps. Our comprehensive team includes genetic counseling and testing for patients with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. 

Our approach to colorectal cancer care goes beyond simply treating cancer. We strive to maintain your quality of life and get you back to your normal life while giving you the best chance at curing your cancer. We have renowed team of surgeons, oncologists and radiation oncologist who offer the full spectrum of care. We provide care to all stages of colon cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach to cancer has allowed us to be at the forefront of colorectal cancer care. 

We provide a robust portfolio of clinical trials both national and homegrown. We are continuing to offer targeted therapy for colorectal cancer. We provide clinical trials for patients with advanced disease. You may have the opportunity to participate in a clinical trial of a promising treatment.

Services & Specialties

Full-service colorectal cancer care

• Screening & prevention
• Colorectal cancer surgery
• Sphincter Preserving Rectal Surgery
• Organ Preserving Rectal Cancer Care
• Chemotherapy & immunotherapy
• Radiation therapy

Our Team

A Team of colorectal cancer experts

Our colorectal cancer surgeons, gastroenterologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialists are nationally recognized for providing leading medical, surgical, and supportive care for people with colon and rectal cancers. We provide a multidisciplinary care that will improve your cancer outcomes. At every visit, you will meet your team of doctors in the same clinic visit. Your providers meet regularly to discuss your care and make sure you are receiving the most effective therapies. Our doctors are also on the digestive cancer care team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Helping people with colorectal cancer live longer, better lives

If you have colorectal cancer, our goal is not only to help you get better, but to live better, too. We offer chemotherapy and immunotherapy in our comfortable infusion center, nutritional counseling for people with or at risk for colorectal cancer, and special resources for those who need an ostomy as part of their surgical care. We understand the burden that colorectal cancer can place on your life and the lives of your loved ones, and we do whatever we can to lessen that burden.