Colon Cancer Center

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and in Maryland alone, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. If detected early, colorectal cancer can often be successfully treated or event prevented.

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Risk factors

• Age 50 or older
• Family history of colon cancer or polyps*
• Overweight*
• Inactive*
• Use tobacco or alcohol*
• African American or Eastern European descent*

*At even higher risk

About two thirds of colon cancer patients have localized colon cancer which is best treated surgically. At Johns Hopkins, colon cancer patients benefit from having surgeons who specialize in treating colorectal cancers as well as team of multidisciplinary professionals reviewing and managing patient care including tumor analysis and disease staging. Outcomes for stage I and II colon cancer are very good at a 95 percent cure rate.

The Colon Cancer Center is a multidisciplinary program, which provides comprehensive consultation, screening, diagnostic, surveillance and prevention, and the latest treatment services for patients with cancer of the large bowel and those at risk of developing cancer of the colon and rectum.