Colon cancer treatment is personalized based on stage, overall health and tumor characteristics. Early detection and accurate ...

It’s called the “silent surge” — men in their 30s being diagnosed with colon cancer. 7Investigates why their symptoms are often misdiagnosed. Here’s<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Patients who survive colorectal cancer face a sustained and increased risk of death from chronic liver disease and cirrhosis ...

One doctor suggests easing colonoscopy concerns by sharing the experience. Oct. 20, 2008 &#151; -- Hardly a week goes by that I don't hear about someone losing the battle to colon cancer. And each and ...

Your digestive system works quietly behind the scenes, but when something goes wrong with your colon, early detection can be ...

Your belly hurts. The diarrhea keeps coming. And you certainly don’t feel like eating. These are telltale signs of colitis. But which kind? Colitis is a term used to describe inflammation in your ...

Your colon plays a vital role in your well-being, absorbing nutrients and fluids from food and helping your body get rid of what you don’t need. But when problems arise, you may be reluctant to seek ...

There are four types of ulcerative colitis. Proctosigmoiditis is one of the types that affect the lower end of the colon. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can flare up ...

Advanced therapies reduce bowel urgency in nearly half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, new research finds.