COLORECTAL CANCER PROGRAM
University Health Network
Toronto General Hospital | Toronto Western Hospital | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Dr. Sami Chadi
Dr. Fayez Quereshy
Dr. Catherine O’Brien
About Us
We are sub-specialty trained surgical oncologists and colorectal surgeons, licensed by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, and by the American College of Surgeons.
Research and Clinical Trials
The Colorectal Cancer Program at UHN is involved in both fundamental research and clinical research. Talk to your surgeon if you are interested in participating in a clinical trial with the Colorectal Cancer Program at UHN.
Patient Referral
We are happy to see any patient in consultation, whether it be for a first opinion, second opinion, or twenty-second opinion. Simply ask your family physician or other healthcare provider for a referral to the program.
Patient Journey
Diagnosis and Testing
Receiving the news and preparing for treatment.
Meeting the Surgical Team
Scheduling your appointments and procedures.
Preparing for Surgery
Exercise, nutrition, and more.
One week before the operation
Meeting your surgeons and anesthesiologists.
One day before the operation
Bowel cleanse and dietary changes.
Day of the operation
What to expect when arriving for your operation, undergoing your operation, and waking up from your operation.
Post-operative hospital stay
Recovering in hospital and at home.