Colorectal

Fecal incontinence is a common, yet embarrassing, condition. It happens when the anal sphincter muscle (located at the end of the rectum and controls the release of stool) doesn’t work properly, leading to involuntary or unexpected loss of bowel control. Affecting millions of people, treatment for fecal incontinence (aka bowel...

You’ve had your colon cancer screening. Your results just came. The news isn’t what you had hoped. You’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Now the question is how is colon cancer treated? 

According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the overall five-year survival rate for people is 64%...

You have choices when it comes to your colorectal cancer screening. Doctors now recommend colon screening for those of us over the age of 45. If you're younger than 45 and experiencing any of these common symptoms of colon cancer (e.g., change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain...

Do you have a friend who avoids eating corn and other foods like seeds, nuts, and popcorn due to diverticulitis? Or maybe that person is you? 

Diverticular disease is on the rise in the U.S. and is more common in older Americans. Despite being so common, many don’t know exactly...