Colon, Rectal, and Anal Cancer

    Overview

    A group of cancers attacking the lower digestive system, colon, and rectum. Treatment depends on the size, location, and how far the cancer has spread. Common treatments include surgery to remove the cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

    Our providers

    Profiles

    Edem Agamah, MD

    Oncologist Cancer Care, Internal Medicine
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Dodie Gazda, ANP-BC

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Stephen Holland, MD

    Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Mohammad Hussain, MD

    Hematologist/Oncologist Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    V. Prasad Poola, MD, MBBS, FACS, FASCRS

    Director of Surgical Education Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Jan Rakinic, MD

    Colorectal Surgeon Cancer Care, General Surgery
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
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    David Stewart, MD

    General Surgeon General Surgery
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
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    Megan Strohm, NP-C

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    Fawwad Zaidi, MD

    Cancer Care

    Why SIU

    Continually learning

    With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.

    Patient-first experience

    Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.

    Breakthrough technology

    Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.

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    SIU Pharmacy offers cancer patients convenience, expertise

    The SIU Pharmacy at Simmons Cancer Institute recently celebrated its 1-year anniversary. It's located next to the Infusion Unit on the first floor of the Cancer Institute at 315 W. Carpenter.