Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for diagnosing colorectal cancer in its earliest stages. It allows doctors remove potentially precancerous polyps before they become cancer.
Colorectal polyps are abnormal growths on the inner wall of the colon or rectum. Most are benign but removing them prevents them from progressing to cancer.
A virtual colonoscopy uses computed tomography (CT) scanning to screen for polyps and tumors in the large intestine or colon.
Staying on top of colonoscopy check-ups can help with detecting colorectal cancer early.
It’s important to know that fatigue comes with having cancer and is also a side effect of treatments.
Pediatric sarcomas are a rare type of childhood cancer that requires a team of specialized experts for treatment.
No matter how hard we try, we cannot escape all of the natural side effects of aging. Diverticulitis is a condition that can develop after years of wear and tear on our intestines from eating, absorbing, and processing food.
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder triggered by foods that contain gluten.
Cancer may occur in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract or in the accessory organs of the digestive system such as the pancreas or liver.
Pyloric stenosis is a rare condition that affects babies between ages 4 and 6 weeks and features forceful vomiting. It is easily fixed with minimally invasive surgery.