Advanced Colorectal Cancer Care

Advanced treatment for one of the most common cancers in the U.S.

Nearly 159,000 people in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year. At Henry Ford Health, patients have access to advanced treatment options for colon and rectal cancers, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and clinical trials.

Brooke’s story: advanced robotic surgery, close to home

After her first colon cancer screening revealed cancer, Brooke became the second patient at Henry Ford to receive single-port robotic colorectal surgery, a newer minimally invasive option that allows surgeons to perform the procedure through one small opening instead of several incisions.

Treatment designed around you

No two colorectal cancer diagnoses are the same. Henry Ford specialists work together to recommend the right treatment plan based on the type, stage and location of your cancer, as well as your overall health, lifestyle and goals.
Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy or access to clinical trials. Henry Ford is also known for minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery, including options designed to help patients recover faster, reduce side effects and preserve quality of life whenever possible.

Why choose Henry Ford?

As one of Michigan’s most experienced colorectal cancer programs, Henry Ford offers coordinated care from colorectal surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, nurses and other specialists. Our team reviews complex cases through dedicated tumor boards and offers advanced options for colorectal cancers that are newly diagnosed, recurrent, hard to treat or metastatic.