Any chronic health condition can understandably cause a certain amount of stress and anxiety. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) not only causes pain, but symptoms such as diarrhea and gas that ... Read More

How colon cancer is treated will depend on the extent, or stage, of the cancer. For removing tumors due to colon cancer, resection surgery (sometimes called a partial or hemicolectomy) ... Read More

Molly McMaster is at it again! A colon cancer survivor and tireless advocate, the woman behind The Colossal Colon and The Colondar is getting the word out again--on toilet ... Read More

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has organized charity walks and runs across the country to raise money and awareness of inflamamtory bowel disease (IBD). These events are ... Read More

Bowel obstructions can occur to just about anyone, but they are the most common complication of Crohn's disease. Learn about the symptoms of a bowel obstruction, as well as how ... Read More

Many people may be afraid that a diagnosis of colorectal cancer means that a permanent colostomy is necessary. That's just not true. Find out how many cases of colorectal cancer ... Read More

Weight gain during prednisone therapy is common. When the dosage of prednisone is below 10mg a day, this side effect and others start to resolve. However, you may still need ... Read More

Studies have shown that along with regular screening, there are changes you can make to your lifestyle that may decrease your risk of developing colon cancer.

Colorectal surgeons specialize in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the colon and rectum. How much training do these specialists have and how can you find a board-certified surgeon? ... Read More

When your doctor hands you a new prescription, it becomes your responsibility to know what the medication is for, how to take it, and what possible side effects might occur. ... Read More

If have IBD for several years, you may be at increased risk for colon cancer. Learn who is most at risk and how often colonoscopies should be repeated to ... Read More

Should you get screened for colorectal cancer? Do you know how often you should be screened and with what test? Learn when and how here.

Researchers have discovered that Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP) bacteria live in 92% of Crohn's disease patients. The bacteria, which is found in pasteurized cows' milk in the United Kingdom and ... Read More