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  • 1241 West Stadium Blvd
    Jefferson City, MO 65109

    Hours:
    M-Th: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    F: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    (573) 556-7718

Colorectal Cancer Care Services in Jefferson City

Early Detection Gives You the Best Chance Against Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer develops in the colon or rectum, the final sections of your digestive tract, and is one of the most treatable cancers when caught early. Yet many patients delay care because they don't recognize the first signs of colorectal cancer. 

Jefferson City Medical Group is Central Missouri's largest independent, physician-owned practice providing comprehensive colorectal cancer care for patients across the region. Our oncology team diagnoses and treats colon cancer and rectal cancer in adults at every stage, from early screening through active treatment and long-term monitoring. 

As a physician-owned practice, we give you faster access to the specialists and coordinated care your diagnosis requires.

How We Approach Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Our colorectal cancer care combines advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans tailored to your health, schedule, and goals. 

From your first appointment through follow-up care, our team works together to give you a clear path forward:

  • Colonoscopy and diagnostic imaging to screen for and evaluate colorectal cancer
  • Tissue biopsy and pathology review to confirm diagnosis
  • Surgical consultation for colon resection and minimally invasive procedures
  • Chemotherapy and targeted therapy managed by our oncologists
  • Patient education and nutritional support throughout active treatment

Our oncologists work in the same building as your primary care physician, gastroenterologist, and surgical team, so your care plan comes together without delays or communication gaps. This coordination means you spend less time waiting and more time focused on your recovery.

We're here to help. Call us at (573) 556-7718 to learn more about our colorectal cancer services.

Signs of Colon Cancer You Should Not Ignore

Recognizing the first signs of colorectal cancer gives you the best opportunity for early intervention. Our oncology team encourages patients not to wait on symptoms that persist beyond a few days:

  • Blood in the stool or rectal bleeding
  • Persistent changes in bowel habits lasting more than four weeks
  • Unexplained weight loss or ongoing fatigue
  • Abdominal cramping, bloating, or discomfort without a clear cause
  • A feeling that your bowel does not empty completely
  • Anemia identified during routine blood work
  • Family history of colorectal cancer or Lynch syndrome
  • Age 45 or older with no prior colorectal cancer screening

Early consultation with our care team gives you the answers you need and the treatment options your diagnosis warrants. Do not wait for symptoms to worsen before reaching out.

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