Do you have good bowel habits? What are good bowel habits?
The How-To Guide on maintaining healthy lifestyle and hygiene habits.
ReadWhat happens after I get rubber bands on hemorrhoids?
Patients often ask; “How do I take care of myself after surgery?”.
ReadEverything you need to know about a Low Fiber Diet
You may need a low fiber diet if you have chronic diarrhea, cramping, and more
ReadWhat to expect and how to prepare for Colonoscopy surgery
Going into any surgery can be a daunting experience, this will help you prepare
ReadHow to treat constipation with Kegel exercises
Kegel or pelvic floor muscle exercises are done to strengthen as well as relax
ReadWhat is a high fiber diet?
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be digested and absorbed by our body
ReadWhat you need to know about preventing cancerous Polyps
Polyps of the colon cause cancer. They start small and will turn cancerous.
ReadAre you constipated? How to tell if you are constipated?
At least 2.5 million people see their doctor each year due to constipation
ReadWhat you need to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome
How to identify if you are dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
ReadWhat happens after I get home from my Abdominal Surgery?
Here, we will discuss what happens after surgery and how you take care of yourself in the days immediately after going home.
ReadWhat are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are enlarged, bulging blood veins in and about the rectum.
ReadWhat Stage is My Colon Cancer and How Do I Find Out About My Prognosis?
Most important factor in outcome of patients with cancer is the Stage of Colon Cancer at the time of diagnosis.
ReadWhat is Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon.
ReadWhat Increases Your Risk of Developing Colon Cancer?
Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor.
ReadWhat If My Rectal Cancer Comes Back After Treatment?
Unfortunately cancer can come back even after treatment.
ReadWhat Are The SIgns of Colon Cancer?
For the most part colon cancer is a silent disease. That is why many patients will not have any symptoms until its too late.
ReadTreatment Options For Colon Cancer
There are different types of treatment for patients with colon cancer.
ReadTreatment of Rectal Cancer
Treatment of rectal cancer is somewhat different than colon cancers.
ReadTreating Rectal Cancer Stage IV
Stage IV rectal cancers have spread to distant organs and tissues such as the liver or lungs
ReadTargeted Therapy For Colorectal Cancer
Newer modalities are being used for treatment of colorectal cancer in conjunction with surgery.
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