Specialists at the Colorectal Cancer Center of the Brown University Health Cancer Institute are dedicated to evaluating, screening, and treating patients with cancers of the colon, rectum, small bowel and other related areas.
Our surgeons and gastroenterologists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of cancer conditions, from early stage cancers that are often effectively treated without chemotherapy or radiation, to more aggressive cancers that require these treatments.
Contact the Brown University Health Cancer Institute
To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call 1-844-222-2881.
Our specialists work in collaboration with the care teams at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute. As dedicated clinical researchers with national recognition, they seek to develop pioneering breakthrough treatments for colon and related cancers through ongoing clinical trials that are accessible to all qualified patients.
What's the Best Test?
Regular screening is the key to preventing colorectal (colon) cancer. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer.
Colon Cancer Symptoms
Many patients do not experience colon cancer symptoms, so regular screening is the best way to determine your colon health.
Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
Learn more about the innovative cancer research and treatments at the Brown University Health Cancer Institute.
I Am Not Afraid of a Colonoscopy. I’m Afraid of the Prep!
Matthew D. Vrees, MD
March 10, 2026
Colon cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and is a preventable disease. There has also been a dramatic increase in the number of patients under the age of 50 presenting with...