Large-bowel obstruction caused by volvulus is potentially life threatening if not managed promptly. Sigmoid colon is the most common site of volvulus followed by caecum. Synchronous double colonic ...

While all the recent chatter around colon cancer is alarming, new studies are also showing promising data around the positive impact of exercise on colon cancer survivors and long-term survival.

To avoid bias, videotapes of three colorectal regions (cecum and ascending colon; transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon; and rectum) were assessed separately without the endoscopists' being ...

Walnuts may lower your risk of colon cancer and reduce overall inflammation in the body, according to a study recently published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. "The study shows that a ...

the descending colon and the sigmoid colon. Because it only involves the last few segments of your colon, a sigmoidoscopy doesn’t require as much preparation as a colonoscopy. “Unlike a ...

Jim Ross, the legendary wrestling commentator, has revealed his colon cancer diagnosis, adding to his recent health challenges, including skin cancer and a broken hip. Despite these setbacks ...

In the fall of 2021, surgeons at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) in New York City removed more than half of Elissa’s liver in a massive surgery that also took her sigmoid colon, gallbladder and ...

It might even have anti-cancer properties. Previous research indicates that metformin could offer a protective effect against the development of colon cancer. For instance, a meta-analysis of 58 ...

Health Minister Krista Lynn Howell, left, and Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services CEO Dr. Pat Parfrey announced some residents can now make self-referrals for colon and breast cancer ...

Ischemic Colitis occurs when blood flow to part of the colon is reduced or blocked, causing inflammation and potential tissue damage. Symptoms can range from mild abdominal discomfort to severe ...

Legendary professional wrestling play-by-play announcer Jim Ross has been diagnosed with colon cancer, he announced Thursday. Ross, 73, made the announcement via social media. He said is set to ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and colon cancer symptoms can look alike. However, unlike IBS, colon cancer may cause bloody stool, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss, among other unique symptoms.