For many individuals undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer, surgery can alter how the body eliminates waste, making an ...

Q: Can a nursing home resident with a colostomy use the rehabilitation swimming pool? A: This depends on several factors, including the individual’s specific medical condition, the policies and ...

On his first flight following a colostomy for ulcerative colitis, my patient noted distension of his ostomy bag as his plane reached its cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. He barely made it to the rest ...

Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds. The scans might accurately predict which patients have a ...