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Cancers :
Colorectal Cancer/Colon and Rectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is cancer in the colon, rectum or the appendix. It is second most cancer-related deaths all over the world, but modern improvements in the management of this cancer have increased survival rates.

Join this online support group for colorectal cancer to meet doctors and other patients and their families - give and receive support.

 

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Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors Probed
Patient experiences with colorectal cancer screening has been assessed by new research being presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). The research .....
Sigmoidoscopy Cuts Colorectal Cancer Rates
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is effective in reducing the rates of new cases and deaths due to colorectal cancer, reveals research. In a study that spanned.....
Colonoscopy Video Improves Patient Compliance With Cancer Screening
Watching an online instructional video may help patients to keep their appointments and arrive prepared for a scheduled colonoscopy than those who do .....
Colonoscopy Could Help Predict Parkinson's Disease
Colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy can be used to predict Parkinson's disease, say scientists.

Currently, Parkinson's disease afflic.....
Study Says Current Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Based on Studies That Were too Limited
A team of authors have claimed that current guidelines of colorectal cancer screening for people who have first-degree relatives with precancerous col.....


Colorectal Cancer Screening with Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic procedure used to screen individuals for colorectal cancer suspected to be in sigmoid colon... Read More
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal screening is done using tests to detect blood in stool, colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy ordouble contrast barium enema or CT colonography... Read More
Colorectal Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a widely used endoscopic procedure to screen individuals for colorectal cancer. It is very sensitive in detecting colorectal cancers... Read More
Colorectal Cancer Screening with Double-Contrast Barium Enema
Double-contrast barium enema is a radiological technique that can be used to screen individuals for colorectal cancer and is performed when colonoscopy is not possible... Read More
Colorectal Cancer
Colo-rectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men. Simple tests can help with early detection of the cancer and better surgical outcomes... Read More
Why is Health Screening in Women between 40 and 60 years of age important?
Health screening in women between 40 and 60 years helps to diagnose health issues in the early stages when they can be controlled. This ensures a more comfortable old age... Read More
Gastric Cancer / Cancer Of The Stomach
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about gastric cancer/stomach cancer.. Read More
Flatulence
Flatulence is a condition of having excessive gas in the stomach or intestine. The condition can be bothersome but can be controlled... Read More
About Detox Diet
Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the Detox Diet.. Read More
Colon Polyps-Causes-Symptoms-Diagnosis-Treatment-Prevention-Complications
A colon polyp is a fleshy growth on the inside of the colon, also called the large intestine. In general, the larger a polyp, the greater the likelihood of cancer... Read More





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