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Colon Cancer
All specialists involved in the evaluation and management of colon cancer work together to determine the optimal evaluation and course of treatment for each patient.
First Colonoscopy? Here are the Steps to Prep and What to Expect
Your primary care provider has recommended you have your first colonoscopy. Mandeep Saund, MD answers frequently asked questions and explains why colorectal screening is so important for the prevention and early detection of cancer.
BlogColorectal Cancer Care
Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, gastroenterologists, and oncologists collaborate to offer you the best possible care, close to home.
Six Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer
While there has been a decline in colorectal cancer death rates in older adults for several decades, in people under age 50, colorectal cancer death rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 2.4% annually. Mandeep Saund, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
BlogDana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health
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Specialty Care & Clinics
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Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health
101 Columbian Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
United States
101 Columbian Street
Weymouth, MA 02190
United States
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The Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health provides convenient world-leading cancer care programs to our southeastern Massachusetts communities. Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and South Shore Hospital provide services in the Cancer Center...
Screening & Prevention
When it comes to staying healthy and well, regular check-ups and screenings play an essential role. You may dismiss these appointments as little more than yearly errands, but they are an important part of managing health problems and identifying potential concerns. Regular health screenings also...
John J Froio, MD
Locations
Weymouth, MA
Norwell, MA
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Having grown up on the South Shore, it is a pleasure to care for patients of this region. I served in the US Navy following medical school and completed my surgical training through the Navy. Following multiple military assignments, I chose to return to the area in order to serve my local community and reside closer to my family.
Multispecialty Clinic
Many cancer patients will undergo some type of surgery as part of their treatment plan. In some cases, surgery is the only treatment required, while in other cases, surgery may be combined with chemotherapy or radiation as part of an overall treatment plan. Patients may need surgery for a variety of...
Referring Patients for Care
Thank you for trusting us with the care of your patients. Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health brings leaders recognized in innovative discoveries in cancer research, detection, and care right to your patients on the South Shore. Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham...
Dry January: Eight Health Benefits of Going Alcohol Free
Considering giving Dry January a try in 2026? Amara Mulder, MD, highlights the health benefits you'll see by reducing or eliminating alcohol use, for the month or for good.
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