Aspirin reduces the risk of colon cancer recurrence after surgery, but only in patients with a specific genetic marker ...

“Aspirin is a drug that is readily available globally and extremely inexpensive compared to many modern cancer drugs, which ...

This bowel-saving surgery is nothing to sneeze at. Surgeons have successfully placed part of a Florida man’s colon back into his body after it fell out following a forceful sneeze. The 63-year-old was ...

A da Vinci SP system was used for two successful surgeries at ECU Health. The technology is less invasive and used one single ...

Specializing only in the care of your colon and rectal health, ATL Colorectal Surgery, PC, delivers high-quality, diligent care in a comfortable, approachable atmosphere. Our experienced ...

Researchers report encouraging long-term results from an experimental treatment approach that rethinks the timing of cancer ...

Colon cancer is the third most prevalent form of cancer in the U.S., and while screening has helped detect and prevent colon cancer from spreading, major advancements in treating colon cancer have ...

When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for ...

Dear Doctors: I am considering having sigmoid surgery. Five years ago, I had pancreatic cancer. I have also had multiple episodes of diverticulitis.

Scott Hennen, a conservative Fargo radio talk-show host, is recovering from surgery to remove his colon after pre-cancerous growths were found. Hennen was able to walk and drink diet soda Tuesday, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Devlynn Cyr, 38, thought she was having colon surgery but woke up to learn she had undergone a hysterectomy due to discovery of ...