The most common surgery for colorectal cancer is called a colon resection (colectomy). In this type of surgery, the surgeon removes part of the colon and then joins the remaining parts back together. Other types of surgery may include a partial colectomy or right colectomy (ileocolectomy). Regardless of surgery type, nutrition and diet play a […]
The American Cancer Society recently announced new screening guidelines for colorectal cancers, recommending that people begin screenings at age 45, as opposed to age 50. Recent studies have shown an increasing rate of people under 50 years old in the United States being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. A person born in 1990 has twice the […]
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors that form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also known as the digestive system. The GI tract begins when you chew and swallow food and includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. GISTs usually form on the wall of the GI tract in cells called the Interstitial […]
Nutrition is an important part of any cancer journey. Eating a well-balanced diet before, during and after cancer treatment can help patients feel healthier, maintain strength and speed up recovery. With stomach cancer, nutrition is even more important to monitor and control. Food intake plays a significant role in recovery for those who have had […]