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Cancer Care
We understand that a cancer diagnosis can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. With this in mind, we have developed a patient-centered treatment approach and a comprehensive cancer care program to support you at every stage. From your initial consultation through surgery and follow-up care, our team is committed to providing you with a personalized care plan and guiding you through the treatment process. The providers and staff at Alaska Colorectal Surgery consider ourselves a family, and we strive to make our patients feel they are a part of it as well. We welcome you to join our family and actively participate in your care.
Cancer Care Coordination
Your dedicated cancer care coordinator will serve as your primary contact and guide throughout your treatment journey. This person will act as your personal liaison, coordinating all appointments and necessary referrals to medical oncology, radiation oncology, enterostomal specialists, and other providers recommended by your surgeon. Our coordinators also assist with travel arrangements for patients residing in rural Alaska and collaborate with remote healthcare providers to ensure that you receive comprehensive care. Additionally, they manage insurance authorizations for all services provided by our team. The cancer care team at Alaska Colorectal Surgery has extensive knowledge in colorectal cancer surgeries and treatment options, making them an excellent information resource for you. They are also highly experienced in stoma education and support, providing valuable assistance for our ostomy patients. Your coordinator will check in with you periodically and is always available to address any questions or concerns you may have.
Provider Collaboration
Our surgeons believe in the power of collaboration to make the best possible decisions for their patients. They routinely seek the counsel of their peers when determining long-term treatment plans, ensuring that your care plan is informed by multiple expert perspectives. As the only board-certified colon and rectal surgeons in Alaska, our providers offer specialized expertise in colorectal treatment. Working together in the operating room, they provide the most advanced colorectal surgical care available in the state.
Robotic Surgery
We are proud to offer robotic-assisted surgery options to our cancer patients. Our surgeons are trained in the latest da Vinci robotic technology available in Alaska, allowing them to perform minimally invasive surgeries. This advanced approach often reduces hospital stays and promotes faster recovery, making it a highly beneficial option for our patients.
Outside Resources
City-Wide Cancer Care Committee Meetings and Tumor Boards
Alaska Regional Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center hold weekly cancer care committee and tumor board meetings, where our physicians present current cases to a wider community of cancer specialists. Our providers may bring your case to these meetings for additional perspectives on treatment options, ensuring that your treatment plan is carefully considered and designed in your best interest.