When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for ...

Colorectal surgeons specialize in treating diseases of the small and large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus. A primary focus of their work is caring for people with colorectal cancer, a leading ...

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...

Diverticulitis happens when small pouches in your digestive tract, known as diverticula, become inflamed. Diverticula often become inflamed when they get infected. Diverticula are usually found in ...

Hydrotherapy of the colon, also known as colonic cleansing or irrigation, involves using water to flush waste out of the large intestine. The colon is the large intestine, and it absorbs water and ...

An 85-year-old Central Georgia man said early detection and a minimally invasive procedure helped treat his tumor. Macon ...

Doctors say there are less invasive screening options for colon cancer, but each comes with tradeoffs.

DEAR DOCTOR K: My brother was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Now my doctor wants me to have a colonoscopy. Can you tell me what will happen during this procedure? DEAR READER: Your brother’s ...