Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is ...

AT first, Karen Kennerley blamed her exhaustion on work stress – that was until doctors discovered she had stage 4 bowel ...

Crohn's disease belongs to a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). This chronic condition causes ...

Iron supplements, Pepto-Bismol, and certain dark foods can cause black stool, but this isn’t true melena. Melena has distinct characteristics that set it apart: If you notice bright red blood in your ...

More concerning is blood in stools caused by colorectal bleeding ... a stool may be dark red or maroon if the bleeding is higher up the GI tract or bright red if is nearer to the rectum. Possible ...

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum.

After being diagnosed with rectal cancer, Iona Woolmington learned she needed an ileostomy. Her experience led her to write ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most preventable, yet common ...

GEM Hospital introduces a helpline for colorectal cancer awareness, emphasizing patient support, early screening, and ...

Dr. Maseray Kamara is a highly skilled Colon and Rectal Surgeon specializing in robotic surgery and anorectal disease.