In patients with residual disease after curative resection of colorectal cancer, Lonsurf showed a numerical improvement in DFS, though not significant.

Then, once the colon is "clean" of polyps, experts recommend repeat colonoscopy every 1 to 3 years. If follow-up exams continue to be normal, further screening recommendations will be determined ...

You might get one if you have surgery to remove or bypass part of your large intestine (colon and rectum) and can't have bowel movements the usual way. The operation is called a colostomy.

Colon cancer occurs when cells in your large intestine grow out of control. Treatment can vary by the stage and type of colon cancer. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that starts in your colon (la ...

Colon cancer has been on the rise in Americans under 50 for the last three decades, but it’s not exactly clear why. Researchers suspect poor diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, environmental ...

There is something you can do that may help you live longer after a colon cancer diagnosis, and you can start it on your own, at your home or a gym. Exercise is associated with longer lives for ...

This new analysis helps explain some of the confusion. Epidemiologists did not find a significant association between yogurt and the overall incidence of colorectal cancer – the third most common ...

Colon cancer develops when tumorous growths form in the large intestine. It often produces no symptoms in the early stages, but people should see a doctor if they notice persistent changes in ...

The Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Service at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne is closing as a $5.9 million 2019 federal grant comes to an end. The unit helps children whose bowels ...

Dominique McShain was diagnosed with colon cancer when she was only 20 years old. TikTok / @dominiquemcshain On May 3, 2024, she posted a video on TikTok that revealed she’d been diagnosed with ...