If you've had any type of colon surgery (in which part or all of the large intestine is removed), chances are you've been told you need to follow a special diet as you recover over the next few weeks.

Updated results of an Australian trial which used liquid biopsies to guide colon cancer treatment has confirmed no compromise ...

This hospital stay is tied for the longest hospitalization of his papacy. In 2021, Francis spent 10 days at Gemelli Hospital for a partial colon removal, according to the Associated Press. Doctors ...

Since then, Louise has undergone multiple surgeries, including a partial colon removal and the fitting of a stoma bag. A stoma is a surgically-created opening made on the abdomen, which is made ...

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 ...

As the colon is part of the digestive system, diet and nutrition play central roles in its development. Treatment will depend on the type and stage of colon cancer. A doctor will also consider a ...

Further evaluation confirmed cancer in the lower part of the left colon. She underwent surgery again for removal of the affected part, followed by chemotherapy. “As three metachronous ...

We all want to live our lives as long, and as healthy as possible. We work on eating healthy, exercising, and getting ...

Talk to your doctor if you experience signs of colon cancer.

Yogurt is not only just part of a delicious breakfast. A new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers found it may also have protective benefits against a certain type of aggressive colon cancer.

Avoiding surgery for rectal cancer, Sarah Rack of Memphis traveled to Houston for treatment every three weeks for 18 months.