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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Radiation therapy is a key part of treatment for cancer of the lower gastrointestinal tract, including anal and colorectal cancers. In 2025, it is estimated that 107,320 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women. 46,950 men and women will be diagnosed with rectal cancer. In addition, about 10,930 people will learn they have anal cancer. Patients with these types of cancers often benefit from radiation therapy as part of treatment.
Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer.

Safety

Radiation therapy is extremely safe. There are multiple checks and balances throughout the entire radiation therapy process to ensure patients receive the safest, most effective radiation therapy treatment.

QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOUR DOCTOR

Learn important questions to ask before, during and after your treatment, including questions on radiation safety.

IMMUNOTHERAPY

Immunotherapy is a type of drug or medication that can block the signals that cancer cells use to “hide” from our immune system. Blocking these signals allows the immune system to fight cancer in a very different way than other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy, which directly damage cancer cells.

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Learn More About Practice Accreditation

WHAT IS ACCREDITATION

Accreditation is evidence that radiation oncology facilities are committed to providing high-quality and safe patient care.

WHY ACCREDITATION

Accreditation can give you the confidence that the facility has met the nationally recognized standards supporting good, safe care.

ACCREDITED FACILITIES

Find an APEx accredited facility near you.