--- title: Colorectal Cancer | Georgia Radiation Therapy description: Cancer that begins in the colon or rectum is called rectal cancer. Learn more about colorectal cancer and the different treatment options. --- [![RCOG-2025](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/hubfs/RCOG-2025.png)](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/locations) - [Home](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com) - For Patients - - [Request an Appointment](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/request-an-appointment) - [First Appointment](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/what-to-expect-at-your-first-appointment) - [Second Opinions](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/second-opinions) - [Nutritional Services](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/nutritional-services) - [Insurance](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/insurance) - [Hope Lodge](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/hope-lodge) - [Veterans](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/veterans) - [Patient Forms](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/patient-forms) - [Patient Portal](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/patient-portal) - Your Treatments - - [Radiation Oncology](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/radiation-oncology) - [Prostate Cancer](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/prostate-cancer-treatment) - [Breast Cancer](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/breast-cancer) - [Lung Cancer](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/lung-cancer-treatment) - [Skin Cancer](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/skin-cancer) - [Colorectal Cancer](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/colorectal-cancer-treatment) - [Head and Neck Cancer](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/head-and-neck-cancer-treatment) - [Gynecologic Cancers](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/gynecologic-cancers-treatment) - [Esophageal Cancer](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/esophageal-cancer) - [Other Cancers](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/other-cancer-treatment) - [Osteoarthritis](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/low-dose-radiation-therapy-for-osteoarthritis) - [Cancer Education Blog](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/blog) - Technologies - - [Halcyon Radiation Therapy](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/halcyon-radiation-therapy) - [TrueBeam Radiation Therapy](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/truebeam-radiotherapy) - [Other External Radiation Therapies](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/external-radiation-therapies) - [Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/low-dose-radiation-therapy-for-osteoarthritis) - [ProstRcision](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/prostate-cancer-treatment/what-is-prostrcision) - [Brachytherapy](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/brachytherapy) - [Radiation Treatment Planning Technologies](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/radiation-treatment-planning-technologies) - Physicians - - [Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/rcog-physicians) - Locations - - [Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/locations) - About - - [Alumni](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/alumni) - [Hope Lodge](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/hope-lodge) - [Blog](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/blog) # **COLORECTAL CANCER**Treatment in the Atlanta Area Learn More About Colorectal Cancer - [Newly Diagnosed](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/colorectal-cancer-treatment/newly-diagnosed-with-colorectal-cancer) - [Detection & Diagnosis](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/colorectal-cancer-treatment/detecting-and-diagnosing) - [Types & Stages](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/colorectal-cancer-treatment/colorectal-cancer-types-staging) - [Treatments](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/colorectal-cancer-treatment/treatment-options) Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, and cancer that begins in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Cancer that starts in either of these organs may also be called colorectal cancer. This type of cancer is quite common in the United States among both men and women. And like most types of cancer, it’s highly treatable if found early. If you have been recently diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer, you probably have a lot of questions that need to be answered before making important decisions. As you consider your treatment options, take some time to learn about what you can expect during your treatment process, the types of doctors you'll visit with, and common questions that many patients have as a part of understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. [Newly Diagnosed](https://georgiaradiationtherapy.com/colorectal-cancer-treatment/newly-diagnosed-with-colorectal-cancer) ## Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer You have a choice when it comes to where you receive your radiation therapy. 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