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Life isn't easy for people living with cancer and especially for young patients like filmmaker Jessica Wing whose illness and complications had restricted not only her movements, but also her life. After radiation and surgery, Jessica was thankful when her doctor suggested a medical treatment that has helped Jessica resume her routine.
Keywords: Bisphosphonates, metastases, metastasis, bone complications, multiple myeloma, leukemia, prostate cancer, lung cancer, Colon cancer, colorectal cancer, chemotherapy, osteoblast, osteoclast, radiation therapy, Zometa, Aredia
Colorectal cancer affects the colon and rectum, and catching it early can save your life. Learn how you can reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer.
Keywords: Colorectal cancer, colon, rectum, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, digital rectal exam, fecal occult blood test, polyp, tumor, metastasized, biopsy, gastroenterologist, stool
A tiny camera called laparoscope can be used to peek inside the body and diagnose disease. Learn how this minimally invasive technique is now being used for intestinal surgery.
Keywords: Keyhole surgery, laparoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, laparscope, blood clots, diverticulitis, hernia, colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, small bowel obstruction, postoperative ileus, nosocomial infections, robotic surgery, intestinal disease, ileal pouch, anastomosis, fistula, minimal invasive surgery
People who have been living with ulcerative colitis for a long time must be checked regularly for colon cancer. Listen to the story a patient that proves the value of frequent screenings.
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease, IBD, colon cancer, rectal inflammation, colorectal cancer, colonoscopy, primary sclerosing cholangitis, colectomy, dysplasia, surveillance, Crohn's disease, crohns, ulcerative colitis, colitis, UC, surveillance, chemoprevention, Actigall, Ursofalk, Destolit, ursodeoxycholic acid, ursodiol, 5-aminosalicylic acid, Asacol, mesalamine, Pentasa, , Colazal, balsalazide, Dipentum, olsalazine, Azulfidine, sulfapyridine
Doctors say regular colon cancer screening is important for people with long-term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Listen as experts explain how IBD patients can maximize their chances of an early diagnosis.
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease, IBD, colon cancer, colorectal cancer, colonoscopy, colectomy, dysplasia, surveillance, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colitis, surveillance, chemoprevention, ,Actigall, Ursofalk, Destolit, ursodeoxycholic acid, ursodiol, 5-Aminosalicylic acid, Asacol, mesalamine, Pentasa, , Colazal, balsalazide, Dipentum, olsalazine, Azulfidine, sulfapyridine
People with colitis and Crohn's disease have an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Listen as experts explain the link between IBD and cancer of the colon.
Keywords: Inflammatory bowel disease, IBD, colon cancer, colorectal cancer, colonoscopy, colectomy, dysplasia, surveillance, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colitis, UC, polyps, bowel, colon, rectal, rectum, crohns, krohns, crons, crohn's,
Colon cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, typically strikes African-American men and women at a younger age. Learn what you need to know about early screening and preventing the disease.
Keywords: colorectal cancer, colon cancer, African American, men, women, weight loss, bleeding, abdominal pain, adenocarcimoma, glandular cancer, family history, ethnic background, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, high fat diet, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol use, smoking, screening, fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, laxative, gasterenterologist, anesthesiologist
People with inflammatory bowel disease sometimes have their colons removed, which are then partly replaced with a stoma, or ostomy. This type of pouch collects and eliminates digested food. Listen to surgeons explain what it involves.
Keywords: Ostomy, stoma, ileostomy, colectomy, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, J-pouch, ileoanal reservoir, ileoanal pouch, ileoanal pull-through, ileoanal anastomosis, colon cancer, colorectal cancer
A young woman with inflammatory bowel disease describes her life after having an ostomy.
Keywords: Ostomy, stoma, ileostomy, colectomy, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, J-pouch, ileoanal reservoir, ileoanal pouch, ileoanal pull-through, ileoanal anastomosis, colon cancer, colorectal cancer
Sometimes people with inflammatory bowel disease wait too long for surgery because they fear of living with an ostomy, a type of pouch which is needed to collect waste in the intestine. How can you lead a normal life after surgery?
Keywords: Ostomy, stoma, ileostomy, colectomy, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, J-pouch, ileoanal reservoir, ileoanal pouch, ileoanal pull-through, ileoanal anastomosis, colon cancer, colorectal cancer
Learn about treatment options that are available for patients with advanced-stage colorectal cancer.
Keywords: Colorectal cancer, colon, rectum, colonoscopy , tumor, metastasized, biopsy, gastroenterologist, surgery, chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody, avastin, biologic
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