If you asked a group of doctors what they were looking for when they performed a colonoscopy, most would probably describe a typical polyp -- a protruding pink growth that looks like a cauliflower on a stalk. But a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that doctors need to have something else in mind as well: a lesion that is flat or even slightly depressed. … More...
What makes a good colonoscopy? A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that not all doctors use the same degree of care when they look for adenomatous polyps (those that have a risk of developing into colon cancer). In fact, some doctors were four times better than others at finding these adenomas. … More...
You were warned: Be prepared for the possibility of nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and hair loss while undergoing chemotherapy. But you were probably not told about that unsettling state of fuzzy thinking, difficulty focusing, and memory loss that you've been experiencing. In this Special Report, Johns Hopkins discusses chemobrain -- and provides nine tips to help you cope. More...
Cancer changes everything. At first, the focus is on the physical disease and the many decisions around treatment. In that harried time, the psychological and emotional effects of having colon or rectal cancer may not even be on the agenda. In this Special Report, Johns Hopkins reviews professional resources to help you cope emotionally with colorectal cancer. … More...
When a reasonably healthy octogenarian gets a diagnosis of colon cancer, the issue of age is bound to come up. How old is too old for colon cancer surgery? What are the risks? What kind of recovery and quality of life can the very elderly expect afterward? Is it worth it? Johns Hopkins explores these questions and others in this Special Report. … More...
Johns Hopkins specialists discuss eight complementary therapies to ease symptoms of colon cancer.
The truth: There is no 'natural cancer cure,' and so-called therapies based on that claim have injured many cancer patients -- either directly, because of dangerous 'treatments,' or indirectly, by keeping them from using methods validated by solid research. … More...
Colonoscopy is the 'gold standard' for finding and removing precancerous polyps and colon cancers. But many people delay colonoscopy because of the uncomfortable pre-exam preparation. In this Health Alert Johns Hopkins provides practical advice to help you make the best of this necessary test.
There may be a few jokes about colonoscopy, but what you need to do to ensure the doctor a clear view of your colon is not funny: You will have to drink… More...
This Colon Cancer Glossary is derived from The Johns Hopkins White Paper: Colon Cancer. The White Paper gives you the latest information on colorectal cancer, a highly treatable cancer if caught in its early stages. More...
The fecal occult blood test for colorectal cancer may be your next best option to a colonoscopy.
For people age 50 and older, health organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the American College of Gastroenterology recommend regular screening for colorectal cancer—preferably a colonoscopy every 5–10 years. That’s all well and good, but only 25% of people follow these recommendations, perhaps because they think the tests will be painful or embarrassing or will not be… More...
Michael Choti, M.D., Associate Professor of Surgery and Oncology at Johns Hopkins and Director of the Johns Hopkins Colorectal Cancer Center discusses the risks and benefits of laparoscopic colon cancer surgery.
Laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure that requires only a few small incisions, can reduce the trauma associated with conventional surgery. Over the last decade or so, this technique has been readily adopted to treat various conditions, and today more than 95% of diseased gallbladders… More...
2009 Colon Cancer White Paper Although colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer overall in the US, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, it's one of the most curable of all cancers when diagnosed and treated in its early stages. In The Johns Hopkins White Paper: Colon Cancer, specialists from Johns Hopkins Medicine report in-depth on the latest colon cancer screening tests, prevention strategies, and treatments. Read more or order the INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD EDITION Read more or order the PRINT EDITION
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