What Factors Should I Look for in a Colon Cancer Surgeon?
It almost goes without saying that choosing a colon cancer surgeon is an important decision. Of course any colon cancer surgeon has... Learn More
What Activity Am I Allowed After Colorectal Surgery?
Dr. Eugene Kim talks about returning to normal life and activities after colon cancer surgery. It’s a common concern with those who... Learn More
Colon Cancer Surgery: How Does it Differ By Stage?
Different colorectal cancer sites of origin dictate the type of surgery patients need to undergo during treatment, according to colorectal cancer expert... Learn More
How to Know If You’re a Candidate for Colon Cancer Surgery
There are many factors that determine whether or not someone needs invasive surgery for colorectal cancer. Dr. Mark Gimbel explains the different... Learn More
Risks of Colon Cancer Surgery
There are several risks involved in colon cancer surgery, depending on the type of surgery being done. Dr. Mark Gimbel explains what... Learn More
How does Colonoscopy Help Prevent Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is the number two killer in the United States. It is a treatable disease and can be prevented in many... Learn More
How Can I Physically Prepare for Colon Cancer Surgery?
Surgery is a common treatment method for colon cancer. However, the commonality of it does not reduce the fact that it is... Learn More
What is the Recovery Time from Colon Cancer Surgery?
Surgery is a common route of treatment for many cases of colon cancer. Like many other areas of the medical community, colon... Learn More
Will I Need a Colostomy Bag After Colon Cancer Surgery?
Let’s be honest, most people are not very happy with the idea of carrying around a colostomy bag after a surgical procedure.... Learn More
What Types of Colostomy Bags are Used after Colon Cancer Surgery?
Are you wondering about using a colostomy bag after colon cancer surgery? There are two types of bags generally used after this... Learn More
What Can a Patient Expect from Laparoscopic Colon Cancer Surgery
Laparoscopic colon cancer surgery is a minimally invasive procedure. Surgeons use several small incisions instead of a large one. Doctors insert special... Learn More
How Often Should I Have a Colonoscopy?
Colon cancer screening is a vital part of colon cancer prevention. In this video, Dr. Mark Kozloff explains when a person should... Learn More
Preparing for a Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is generally a painless and extremely safe procedure. Preparation for these procedures can vary greatly in both cost and composition. Dr.... Learn More
What are the Risks of Colonoscopy
Every medical procedure has it’s risks, including colonoscopy. It is an extremely safe procedure when done by the right professional. Dr. Jeffrey... Learn More
Talking With Children About Prevention and Nutrition After a Parent’s Diagnosis
A colon cancer diagnosis can be a very frightening time for not only for the person involved but their entire family. Lives... Learn More
Stage 2 Colon Cancer Survivor Describes His Treatment
It was after the partial colon resection that Dave thought of his wife using the Oncotype DX test to determine the risk... Learn More
Diet Changes after Colon Cancer
Kim Rogers’s husband John was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in 2003. She and her husband knew that some changes would... Learn More
Is There a Grief Process After a Cancer Diagnosis?
You don’t receive a manual when you are diagnosed with colon cancer. The time after hearing such news can be very difficult.... Learn More
How to Find Hope after a Colon Cancer Diagnosis
It’s not unusual for cancer patients to feel hopeless, even helpless after their diagnosis. It is not easy learning that you are... Learn More
How Can I Normalize after a Colon Cancer Diagnosis?
Feel like you’re travelling a road no one has been down with your cancer treatment? Ironically, you’re not alone in that feeling.... Learn More
What Types of Intimacy Issues Do Colon Cancer Patients Experience?
Cancer affects more than just the body. A person undergoes psychological change after receiving a diagnosis of that sort. Dr. Beverly Yoches... Learn More
How Can I Cope With the Stigma of Depression While Going Through Cancer Treatement?
Do you feel like people don’t understand how you feel? Do others treat you differently if they know you have depression? There... Learn More
What is Life Like after Colon Cancer Diagnosis?
You’ve been diagnosed with colon cancer, so what comes next? It can be difficult to transition into being a patient. Make sure... Learn More
How Are Patients Screened for Colon Cancer?
There are two ways of getting screened for colon cancer: the invasive way, and the noninvasive way. Dr. Mark Gimbel explains and... Learn More
Are All Colon Polyps Malignant?
Colon polyps can be a cause for concern, but not all colon polyps are cancerous or malignant. Dr. Kozloff explains that a... Learn More
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests-Dr. Mark Kozloff
A few different types of screening tests exist that can be done for colon cancer. In this clip, Dr. Kozloff explains what... Learn More
Polyps and Colon Cancer Risk
Many people get polyps and are unsure what they mean for their health. Dr. Kim explains the different types of polyps and... Learn More
Who Is at Risk for Colorectal Cancer and When Should Screening Occur?
Everyone is at risk for colorectal cancer, but screenings are often recommended at age 50 due to an increase in likelihood. Dr.... Learn More
Can I Get Colon Cancer Without Polyps?
The link between colon polyps and colon cancer is pretty clear in the medical community. Colon polyps can eventually lead to colon... Learn More
What Should I Know About Colon Polyps?
Many people wonder about the link between colon polyps and colon cancer. However, polyps are something nearly everyone will face. The development... Learn More
Screening Guidelines for Those With a Family History of Colon Cancer
Many who have a loved one with colon cancer wonder what their risk level is. It is no secret that if you... Learn More
How Are Colon Polyps Related to Colon Cancer?
It is common for people to develop colon polyps. 50% of men and 40% of women at age 50 already have polyps... Learn More
Why is Early Colon Cancer Screening So Important?
Are you dreading your next colon cancer screening? Should you have gone in sooner? While these procedures may not be the most... Learn More