When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think ...

Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar, MD, PhD (seated) with nurse Kieran Kelleher BSN-RN. Dr. Garcia-Aguilar and the colorectal service at MSK are experts at the watch and wait approach to ...

In the months before his wedding, Queens resident Roberto Pineda Sanchez noticed persistent rectal bleeding, a dangerous symptom he almost ignored.

Robotic APR shows better short-term outcomes than laparoscopic APR, with lower positive resection margins and conversion rates to open surgery. Robotic APR is associated with longer operation times ...

Although rectal cancer is a life-threatening disease, it is highly curable in its early stages. Depending on the location and state of the cancer, surgery may be required. To avoid life-altering ...

Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...

Content provided by UCHealth Colorectal cancer screening in rural areas lags as compared to more urban regions, and local medical professionals want residents to take advantage of screening methods ...

As we observe Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, it is time to strip away the fear surrounding the tests and ...

Cutting back on processed meats and alcohol, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight through an improved diet with ...