
Colon cancer: Treatment
There are a number of treatments available for colon cancer, and the type of treatment your doctor recommends will depend largely on the stage of your cancer. Learn more about these treatment options and what might be right for you.
How the loss of a family member can change you
Losing a loved one to cancer can spur you to take better care of yourself. What positive habits, changes or behaviors have you incorporated into your life due to the experience of another?
High-dose vitamin C: Can it kill cancer cells?
Interest in using very high doses of vitamin C as a cancer treatment began as long ago as the 1970s, and while initial studies in humans showed promising results, these studies later were found to be flawed. Find out more about subsequent studies and current research on vitamin C and cancer treatment.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who have multiple tumors in one breast may be able to avoid a mastectomy if the tumors can be removed while ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member recently was diagnosed with colon cancer. After researching potential treatment options, I came across intraoperative radiation therapy. What is the ...
Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. ...