What is colorectal cancer? Understand, detect and manage the global health concern
Colorectal cancer is a pressing global health problem that affects the colon and rectum. Critical insights into its signs, symptoms, and treatments are crucial for early detection and effective management. Here, we delve into the complexities of colorectal cancer and educate people about this widespread and preventable disease. Understanding colorectal cancer signs and symptoms Risk […]
7 self-care and dietary tips to manage flare-ups
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Years after a near-fatal case of appendicitis, family struggles to manage son’s daily health
When Christopher Lopez Jr. was 10 years old, he liked playing with his two younger brothers, liked watching “Two and a Half Men” and Jack Black movies, and loved Mario video games. And he was a happy, healthy child. Tragically, the appendicitis was missed, resulting in a ruptured appendix, septic shock, and cardiac arrest. He […]
How women can manage their sexual health after pelvic radiation
Radiation therapy to the pelvis can be used to treat gastrointestinal cancers, such as anal and rectal cancer. Because the anal canal and rectum are very close to a woman’s genitals, side effects from pelvic radiation can affect a woman’s sexual health. Here we answer frequently asked questions about the sexual side effects of pelvic […]