General educational articles for patients and families. A consultation is needed for advice about an individual situation.
Healthcare providers caring for colon cancer survivors need personalized survival plans for patients that monitor for cancer recurrence while also managing other long-term effects, according to…
Chronic appendicitis is a long-term inflammation of the appendix, a small sac that extends from the large intestine. This causes pain in the lower right quadrant…
Documentation saves the day | Image credit: © Mark Kostich – © Mark Kostich – Stock.adobe.com. Case A 29-year-old patient, 5 years pregnant and 4 years…
MADRID — The combination of a KRAS G12C inhibitor and an EGFR inhibitor significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared to standard of care in patients with…
Favorite organizations for important UC information Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Every year, Everyday Health editors attend DDW, the world’s largest gathering of physicians, researchers, and industry…
UPMC welcomes Amy Curry, DO, FACS, to the colorectal surgery team in Williamsport. Dr. Currie specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery of the colon, intestines, and…
some clinical trials colorectal cancer I started recently. Perhaps some of your patients are eligible to participate. Lynch syndrome At least 6 months have passed since…
KTVN Ask the Doctor: Treating Appendicitis | Ask the Doctor | 2news.com When Kristen Remington landed in New York City on vacation, the last place she…
listen to this article Hemorrhoids are a common condition characterized by swelling of the veins in the rectal or anal area, which can cause discomfort and…
Pressure on the rectum can make it feel like there’s poop stuck in the anus. Pressure within the rectum can be uncomfortable and painful. Possible causes…
