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- RECTAL PAIN (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- RECTAL DISCHARGE (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- RECTAL MASS (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Rectal Pain (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Rectal Masses (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- RECTAL PAIN (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- RECTAL DISCHARGE (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- RECTAL MASS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Rectal pain (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Introduction: Malignant Neoplasms (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Colorectal cancer (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Malignant spinal neoplasms (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Inactive colon (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Rectal polyps (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Rectal pain (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Rectal Pain (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Colorectal cancer (Handbook of Diseases)
- Rectal pain (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Rectal pain (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
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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.
After the age of 50 every man and woman should start getting screened for colon cancer. Why? Colon cancer is considered the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but many cases can be cured if caught early. Still not convinced? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the benefits of screening, and describe the different options.
Although there are only a few agents available, chemotherapy is the most common form of treatment for colon cancer. What treatments are most effective, and when should they be used? What is the newest treatment available? What future agents are on the horizon? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the latest in chemotherapy for colorectal cancer.
Have you been told you should be screened for colorectal cancer but avoided it out of embarrassment or fear? It's a common reaction, but a dangerous one. Join our panel as they describe the various procedures for colon cancer screening, discuss who should get screened and explain why early detection can make a difference between life and death.
Being diagnosed with colon cancer is hard news to receive. Deciding how to treat it can be even more challenging. Do you know all your choices? How do you know which is best for you? Who will help you make the right treatment decisions? Join our panel as they discuss the available options--from diagnosis to treatment--and walk you through some possible scenarios.
Surgery is one of the most common treatment options for patients with colorectal cancer. But there are many surgical techniques out there, each appropriate for different patients with different stages of cancer. How do you and your doctor determine the best procedure for you? Join our panel of specialists as they discuss the various available techniques, and when they should be used.
The kitchen is where problems sometimes start and where solutions are often found for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). For the latest on food, nutrition and IBD, join host Bettina Gregory and two guests who share nutrition tips and special recipes for people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Some people with vague digestive symptoms needlessly suffer in silence believing there is no treatment. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, and either diarrhea, constipation or a combination of both, can be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Recent advances in the treatment of IBS make seeing a doctor the first step toward relief. Learn the many medical strategies used to treat this common intestinal disorder.
When you are an avid runner, constipation, bloating and abdominal pain can cramp your pace. Listen to one person describe how she fought off embarrassment and finally went to see a doctor.
Pain and bowel irregularities caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can make a marked impact on day-to-day living. Abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation, can be debilitating. Learn what IBS experts say are the many treatments that can make all the difference in the quality of life of the 40 million people living with this very common intestinal disorder.
Many people suffer from digestive problems that don't go away. Sometimes the problem is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This syndrome is marked by abdominal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or alternating diarrhea and constipation. Although doctors don't know exactly what causes IBS, they have learned a great deal about the wide range of symptoms experienced by people with IBS.
Few diseases generate as many misconceptions as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Listen to host Bettina Gregory and two gastroenterologists get down to the basics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome today is often simpler than it has been in the past. Doctors used to focus on ruling out other diseases and conditions. Now, doctors turn most of their attention to a patient's symptoms. This change in approach can lead to a speedy diagnosis and quick start of therapy.
People with inflammatory bowel disease often face surgery. New techniques can speed recovery and reduce post-operative discomfort. Meet an 18-year-old woman with ulcerative colitis, and follow along as she makes the decision to undergo laparoscopic surgery.
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- together known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD -- affect as many as a million Americans. Just what are these conditions? What are their causes? How are they treated? For answers to these questions and more, watch this special Webcast brought to you exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Health insurance is important to everyone, especially people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This panel discussion offers information on different types of insurance and advice on how to handle problems with insurance providers.
Inflammatory bowel disease can run in families, so scientists have known for a long time genes are at least partially to blame. Listen to the story of one family's experience with Crohn's disease. And learn from Dr. Judy Cho about her breakthrough discovery of the first gene linked to IBD.
Meals can pose big challenges to people living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. They can be challenging enough at home. But what about when eating out? For real-world tips on controlling diet when eating at restaurants and in other people's homes, watch this webcast sponsored exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
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.
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.
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.
A young woman with inflammatory bowel disease describes her life after having an ostomy.
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?
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.
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.
Drugs that mimic hormones are proving effective in treating chemotherapy-induced diarrhea. Listen in as cancer specialists explain how hormonal therapy may be able to help cancer patients experiencing diarrhea stick with their chemotherapy program.
Diarrhea is a well-known side-effect of certain chemotherapies, and while for some patients it's a minor nuisance, for others it may become a life-threatening problem. Fortunately, diarrhea can be controlled with conventional treatments as well as newer hormonal drugs, so it's important for patients to let their doctors know about the problem right away. Tune in as experts discuss the options.
Radiation therapy can be combined with chemotherapy for a one-two punch to the gastrointestinal tract. Listen to the story of a man who was able to return to work after bringing the side effects of cancer therapy under control.