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

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Edem Agamah, MD

Oncologist Cancer Care, Internal Medicine

315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702

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Dodie Gazda, ANP-BC

Certified Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care

315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702

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Stephen Holland, MD

Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology

751 N. Rutledge St. Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702

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Mohammad Hussain, MD

Hematologist/Oncologist Cancer Care

315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702

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

Director of Surgical Education Cancer Care

315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702

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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.

Latest articles

SIU Pharmacy offers cancer patients convenience, expertise

January 11, 2023

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.