A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study finds. Many doctors recommend a more complete test ...

Colorectal cancer – cancer of the colon and rectum – is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women combined. The general population faces a lifetime ...

Proctologists are doctors who specialize in colon and rectal issues. They focus on conditions that affect the lower digestive tract. They’re often called colorectal surgeons. An exam for general ...

Hacerse los exámenes de manera oportuna puede ayudar a detectar el cáncer de próstata. El examen del cáncer de próstata que consiste en introducir un dedo enguantado y lubricado en el recto del hombre ...