A mum who thought her swollen stomach was down to being constipated was diagnosed with a rare incurable cancer. Chelsea ...

A cancer-related side effect I faced was constipation caused by pain medication. Some side effects of cancer treatment are difficult to talk about. Constipation is high on that list. My teenage ...

A Mendelian randomization found that a potential link between constipation and colorectal cancer, with support for constipation as a cause of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) may be caused ...

Although opioids remain indispensable for pain relief in patients with advanced cancer, their use frequently results in OIC, ...

Opioids, potent pain relievers for patients with cancer, frequently cause constipation, which is a significant issue. Researchers at University of Tsukuba revealed that administering naldemedine, ...

Chronic constipation can lead to prolonged retention of toxins in the colon, which might increase the risk of colon cancer. The theory is that the longer waste sits in the colon, the more time there ...

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Stool changes with pancreatic cancer can include diarrhea, foul-smelling stool, constipation, and changes in stool color. The pancreas is an organ between the stomach and the spine that helps the body ...

The results of a new study show patients with chronic constipation may face increased colorectal cancer risk, according to a news release (pdf). They may also be at increased risk of benign neoplasms.

Tsukuba, Japan—Pain relief for patients with cancer is crucial, and opioids, such as morphine, play a vital role. However, constipation, which negatively affects the patient's quality of life, is a ...