For many people diagnosed with colorectal cancer, surgery can bring lifesaving treatment but also lasting changes.

Dr. Andreas M. Kaiser explains how a colostomy may preserve a patient’s health and help to avoid colorectal cancer complications. Although a permanent colostomy can serve as a life-saving measure for ...

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A new LOCAL online community built for you. Click now to see all the available groups. Doctors treating people with rectal cancers always hope they can avoid surgery, since that can lead to a lifelong ...

If you’re one of the 155,000 Americans who develop colorectal cancer this year, you’ll likely experience a roller coaster of emotions. Colorectal cancer occurs when cells in the colon or rectum grow ...

Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds. The scans might accurately predict which patients have a ...

Adjusting to life with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and financially. From finding the right pouching system to managing daily care, it often takes time, patience and the right ...