Molecular/genomic profiling is expanding precision selection of systemic therapy and may enable immunotherapy-driven organ ...

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 ...

A da Vinci SP system was used for two successful surgeries at ECU Health. The technology is less invasive and used one single ...

New cutting-edge technology is helping ECU Health in the fight against colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of all ...

“Aspirin is a drug that is readily available globally and extremely inexpensive compared to many modern cancer drugs, which ...

Colon cancer is preventable through simple daily choices. Doctors are concerned about rising cases in younger adults.

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the ...

Aspirin reduces the risk of colon cancer recurrence after surgery, but only in patients with a specific genetic marker ...

Dr. Warqaa Akram with ECU Health Cancer Care used the da Vinci Single Port robotic system during two single-port surgeries on March 16.

New colonoscopy guidelines now allow some low-risk patients to follow shorter diet restrictions and use less prep liquid, making the process more tolerable. Experts stress that good preparation is key ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

Market forces in healthcare, such as managed care programs and hospital competition increase the likelihood patients will undergo laparoscopic surgery to treat colon cancer, according to researchers ...