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

    Edem Agamah, MD

    Oncologist Cancer Care, Internal Medicine
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
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    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Waqas Azhar

    Waqas Azhar, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Cancer Care
    751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Sophia Dar

    Sophia Dar, MD

    Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow Gastroenterology
    315 W. Carpenter St. Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
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    Dodie Gazda

    Dodie Gazda, ANP-BC

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Stephen Holland

    Stephen Holland, MD

    Gastroenterologist Gastroenterology
    102 W. Kenwood Ave. Lower Level Decatur, IL 62526
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    217-545-8000
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    Mohammad Hussain

    Mohammad Hussain, MD

    Hematologist/Oncologist Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    V. Prasad Poola

    V. Prasad Poola, MD

    Colorectal Surgeon Cancer Care, General Surgery
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Jan Rakinic

    Jan Rakinic, MD

    Colorectal Surgeon Cancer Care, General Surgery
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    David Stewart

    David Stewart, MD

    General Surgeon General Surgery, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
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    Offers virtual care
    217-545-8000
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    Megan Strohm

    Megan Strohm, NP-C

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Why SIU

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

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    Latest articles

    Senator Dick Durbin, Dr. Robert Mocharnuk

    Durbin visits Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss nationwide shortage of cancer drugs

    Senator Dick Durbin held a news conference at SIU's Simmons Cancer Institute to discuss the shortage of life-saving drugs for cancer patients. Last month, Durbin urged the FDA to use the agency’s authority to immediately address the ongoing shortage.

    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.