The sigmoid colon — the part of the large intestine nearest to the rectum — tends to be more “free floating” than other parts of the colon, says Dr. Alyson Cunningham, a colorectal surgeon ...

Woman who had agonizing stomach pain and a bloated belly had a twisted colon, or sigmoid volvulus. Doctors had to untwist it and remove part of her colon.

Following residency, Dr. Giri completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He joined the faculty of the UAB Department of Surgery in January 2025. Nationwide outcomes ...

Ashland County health officials are seeking grant money to increase at-home colorectal cancer screening kits — despite a ...

Diseases of the GI tract include irritable bowel syndrome and colon cancer. A minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose intestinal symptoms and look for the presence of abnormal tissue in the ...

There are many potential symptoms of colon cancer. Some are mild, and others may be more alarming. It’s important to speak with your doctor or healthcare professional if you have any of these ...

A promising experimental blood test has shown the ability to accurately detect colon cancer with 81% accuracy in patients and correctly rule it out in 90% of healthy individuals. This less ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the ...

Impact of baseline alterations in HER2-pathway oncogenic drivers on response to anti-HER2 therapy in patients (pts) with HER2-amplified advanced colorectal cancer (aCRC). This is an ASCO Meeting ...