Cancer Types Colorectal Cancer CoxHealth has an experienced team of board-certified colorectal surgeons. We have the tools we need to prevent colorectal cancer. Yet it’s still the third most common cancer diagnosis, excluding skin cancer, in men and women. Colorectal cancer often begins as non-cancerous polyps, or growths, in the colon. If these polyps are caught early and removed, cancer can often be prevented.The most effective preventive measure against colorectal cancer is a colorectal cancer screening. There are multiple screening options, including: Fecal occult blood test (yearly)Sigmoidoscopy (every 5 years)Colonoscopy (every 10 years) Treatment Options Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is one way to destroy cancer cells. Learn More about Radiation Therapy Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is treatment with powerful medicine. Chemotherapy drugs can treat cancers that have spread throughout your body. Learn More about Chemotherapy Robotic Surgery Robotic surgery can be an excellent treatment option in certain cases. Learn More about Robotic Surgery Surgery In some cases, surgery may be a good option for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Learn More about Surgery