Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments that treat this condition Cancer Care at Mayo Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery Early-Onset and Hereditary GI Cancers Program Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Group Gastroenterology and Hepatology Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Oncology (Medical) Palliative Care in Minnesota Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Proton Beam Therapy Program Radiation Oncology Rectal cancer multidisciplinary clinics in Arizona and Minnesota ResearchMayo Clinic doctors and scientists are studying new ways to diagnose and treat rectal cancer. Learn more about gastrointestinal cancer research. Cancer research is conducted in coordination with Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the U.S. National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center. This designation recognizes the institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. PublicationsSee a list of publications about rectal cancer by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Bekaii-Saab, Tanios S. M.D. Arizona Boardman, Lisa A. M.D. Minnesota Dozois, Eric J. M.D. Minnesota Etzioni, David A. M.D. Arizona Haddock, Michael G. M.D. Minnesota Hallemeier, Chris L. M.D. Minnesota Larson, David W. M.D., M.B.A. Minnesota Lindor, Noralane M. M.D. Arizona Samadder, Niloy Jewel M.D. Arizona Wallace, Michael B. M.D. Florida Young-Fadok, Tonia M. M.D. Arizona By Mayo Clinic Staff Rectal cancer care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment Survival ratesCare at Mayo Clinic Sept. 12, 2025 Print Living with rectal cancer? Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Colorectal Cancer support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. Colorectal Cancer Discussions Just diagnosed: Surgery not an option, looking for hope 98 Replies Thu, Mar 12, 2026 chevron-right Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? 294 Replies Tue, Mar 10, 2026 chevron-right How do I eat after digestive tract surgery? 200 Replies Sun, Mar 08, 2026 chevron-right See more discussions Related Rectal cancer Associated Procedures Biological therapy for cancer Cancer treatment Chemotherapy Colonoscopy Colostomy: Surgery, Bags and Stoma Care Complete blood count (CBC) CT scan Flexible sigmoidoscopy Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery Ileostomy Minimally invasive surgery MRI Palliative care Radiation therapy Rectal cancer surgery Show more associated procedures News from Mayo Clinic Clinical trials team brings hope and dedication to colorectal cancer study Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health Assortment of Health Products from Mayo Clinic Store Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Rectal cancerSymptoms&causesDiagnosis&treatmentStagesSurvivalratesDoctors&departmentsCare atMayoClinic Research: It's all about patients Show transcript for video Research: It's all about patients [MUSIC PLAYING] Joseph Sirven, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic: Mayo's mission is about the patient. The patient comes first. So the mission and research here is to advance how we can best help the patient, how to make sure the patient comes first in care. So in many ways, it's a cycle. It can start with as simple as an idea worked on in a laboratory, brought to the patient bedside, and if everything goes right — and let's say it's helpful or beneficial — then brought on as a standard approach. And I think that is one of the unique characteristics of Mayo's approach to research — that patient-centeredness — that really helps to put it in its own spotlight. CON-20306109 Diseases & Conditions Rectal cancer