The following is a summary of "Association of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) with textbook outcomes among patients undergoing surgery for rectal cancer," published in the April 2025 issue of ...

Blood Test Could Guide Use of Anti-Inflammatory Drug Celecoxib to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence Jan. 28, 2025 — A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer ...

Colon cancer is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the first and longest portion of the large intestine. Dual targeting of BRAF and MAPK ...

Treatment for bowel cancer might mean you have physical changes to your body. This may affect your confidence and how you feel about yourself, intimacy and sex. Talking about how you feel can help you ...

Background—Medium chain C8–C10 triglycerides (MCTs) improve fat absorption in short bowel patients. Effects on overall energy absorption remain unknown. Aims—To determine whether MCTs and medium chain ...

Hora Nemati, Medical Assistant (l) and Evangelos Messaris, MD, Chief, Colon and Rectal Surgery (r) consult with a patient Our world-class colon and rectal surgery experts provide quick access to care ...

Sometimes, though, gastrocolic reflex can affect adults with symptoms of abdominal cramps and pain, bowel urgency, or diarrhea. Many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often experience these ...

Recovery from a colonoscopy, an examination of the large intestine used to screen for colon cancer, takes about a day. While the procedure lasts only around an hour, it takes at least one hour to ...