“Can a proctologist treat colon cancer?”

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“Can a proctologist treat colon cancer?”

I am a 56 year old male. I was diagnosed with colon cancer by my primary doctor. Can a proctologist treat colon cancer?

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**Valentine Nfonsam** Colon and Rectal Surgeon Tucson, Arizona · Accepted Answer

Valentine Nfonsam Colon and Rectal Surgeon Tucson, Arizona

Yes. Proctologists don’t exist anymore. Colorectal surgeons treat everything now.

**Dr. Bradley Bennett** Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bradley Bennett Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

Yes. The term proctologist is synonymous with Colon and Rectal Surgeon. They specialize in the treatment of colon cancer.