Colon Cancer Treatment

At OHSU Knight Cancer Institute we personalize colon and rectal cancer treatment. We are the only treatment program in Oregon that specializes in inherited cancer syndromes and has a dedicated team conducting advanced research on cancer. Our doctors have extensive knowledge about treatment options for colon and rectal cancers.

New knowledge, new hope for colon cancer treatment

Dr. Dan Herzig helps find new hope for colorectal cancer treatment.

We study the causes of colon and rectal cancer in families.

Learn about the Oregon Colorectal Cancer Registry

Colon cancer treatment options

At the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, we take colon cancer personally. Our personalized colon and rectal cancer treatment options include:

Learn more about our colon cancer treatments

Learn more about Mobetron for radiation treatments

Meet colon cancer specialist, Dr. Gina Vaccaro

Dr. Gina Vaccaro specializes in colorectal cancer treatment

Dr. Vaccaro is a medical oncologist that specializes in gastrointestinal tract cancers.

Meet your colon cancer treatment team

Colon cancer clinical trials

Colon cancer clinical trials are research studies where people help doctors find better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat colon and rectal cancers. If you are interested in learning more or participating in a clinical trial, please talk with your doctor.

View current colon cancer clinical trial opportunities

My Knight cancer story

I had my first colonoscopy when I was 53. They said I didn’t need to return for 15 years, but several years later, I wasn’t feeling right, so I asked for another. I was glad I did: I had colon cancer.

Michelle Barnes was a bit more than 20 weeks pregnant when she noticed blood in her stool. At just 29 years old, colon cancer was the last thing on her mind...