colon cancer

For some people with severe gastrointestinal illnesses or cancers, bodily wastes might need to be released through a stoma, or an opening in a patient’s…

People in lower-income communities are more likely to die of colon cancer, often because they don't get diagnosed early enough. Those premature deaths take a financial toll, too.

A new study may encourage surgeons to ask patients about their quality of life before operating. Dr. JulianeBingener of the Mayo Clinic explains.…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/030313_5.mp3While receiving chemotherapy and radiation, cancer patients are encouraged to rest and take it easy.…