Myths and Facts About Colon Cancer Development and Treatment | Free Virtual Event, March 26
Colon and colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-death in men and women in the United States. Come hear about the gut microbiome including the factors shaping your own bacterial communities, things you can do to prevent colon cancer in your daily life, and learn about the modern treatments of this now very common cancer. Watch what our physician experts have to say, then ask questions and hear their answers in real time!
Your digestive health affects you daily, which is why we take a personalized approach to care, focusing on your comfort and dignity. We offer a comprehensive range of gastrointestinal services and facilities, with specialists devoted to the highest level of digestive disease care to advance surgical and non-surgical interventions. From advanced colon cancer screenings and diagnostic tools to leading-edge treatment for acid reflux and liver disease, we're here to help you live your best life.
The Center for Digestive Health is internationally known for bringing experts together to optimize care through innovations in research, education, and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of digestive and liver diseases. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was named by Healthgrades® as America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care and received five-star ratings for gastrointestinal medical treatment, gastrointestinal procedures, and surgeries and treatment of gastrointestinal bleed, bowel obstruction, and pancreatitis.
People come to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health from all over the world to receive care from our award-winning digestive disease team. We collaborate across multiple specialties to understand the full picture of complex digestive issues and deliver outstanding outcomes in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, occult GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, and other digestive diseases. Our gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, endocrinologists, and pathologists apply specialized techniques for diagnosing and treating even the most difficult cases.
If you have symptoms of a digestive disorder, such as discomfort or bleeding, our gastroenterologists can help.