Surgical Oncology involves the diagnosis, treatment and/or removal of benign and malignant tumors. Some of the cancers removed or treated by our general surgeons and our surgical oncologist include cancer of the:

  • Breast
  • Pancreas
  • Colon and rectum
  • Skin
  • Esophagus
  • Soft tissue (Sarcomas)
  • Head and Neck
  • Stomach
  • Liver
  • Thyroid
  • Adrenal glands
  • Small intestines

Commonwealth Surgeons who perform Surgical Oncology:

Dr. Parker has extensive expertise in the management of complex cancer cases.

All Commonwealth Surgeons handle general surgery oncology cases.

Cancer websites recommended by Dr. Parker.

American Cancer Society

PDQ® (Physician Data Query)

This is a database from the National Cancer Institute. These are latest in cancer information summaries, reviewed and updated monthly by a group of specialists in adult & pediatric treatment, genetics, supportive care, screening and prevention as well as complementary and alternative medicine.