Cancers of the Digestive System

Colorectal Cancer Surgery Impairs Sexual Function

A recent study published in a German medical journal has found that patients who have colorectal surgery have diminished sexual function and quality of life. Men were affected more frequently than women and had a greater degree of distress about their sex lives than women did. The younger the patient was, the more they reported having problems with intimacy following surgery. A larger size wound was also associated with increased sexual difficulties.

Colon Cancer Prognosis Poorer for Obese Patients, says Mayo Clinic Report

How much you weigh can greatly determine if you will recover from colon cancer or have a recurrence of cancer, a new report has found.

Smoking Effects on Oral Health

The harmful effects of cigarettes are often linked to important topics like lung cancer and cardiovascular issues. But how exactly do they affect your dental and oral health?

As we inhale cigarette smoke, the chemicals and carcinogens fill our mouths. What is not removed through the nose or mouth as we exhale is absorbed in our gums and tissues. According to WebMD.com, these chemicals may affect the connection of bone and soft tissues to the teeth and interfere with the normal gum tissue cells. Dr. Robert Genco, D. D. S. and editor of the Journal of Periodontology, explains how the inhalation of tobacco smoke reduces the amount of oxygen delivered to the gingival tissue, decreasing nutrients and making smokers more susceptible to infections like gum disease.

Actress/Cancer Fighter Farrah Fawcett Snubbed at Oscars

Actress and icon Farrah Fawcett, who showed the reality of cancer treatment to millions, was left out of the In Memoriam segment at the 2010 Academy Awards.The snub was deliberate.

NET's - The Second Most Prevalent Malignant Tumor

Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are the second most prevalent malignant type of gastrointestinal tumor in the U.S.. It is estimated that over 100,000 Americans are affected (1). NETs grow more slowly than other cancers of the GI tract. Once considered rare, the incidence of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors is increasing. Early diagnosis, intervention, and control of symptoms are essential.

Technology Restores Cancer Survivor Roger Ebert's "Voice"

He can’t eat, drink water or speak a word, but film critic Roger Ebert has regained his voice. The public will hear him "talk" this week in a rare public appearance as he gives his 2010 Oscar predictions.

Personalized Medicine to Treat Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Metastatic colorectal cancer is the most serious form of colorectal cancer, which has spread to other organs in the body, including the liver.