An expert MD explains what red poop could mean for you, from harmless causes to signs of something more serious. The post ...

Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy has a proven survival benefit for patients undergoing upfront resection of gastric cancer compared with surgery alone. Now, data from the TOPGEAR trial demonstrate that ...

Radiation therapy to the pelvis can cause sexual problems for many women with cancer. These problems can be temporary or last long-term after treatment has finished. Radiation to other body parts, ...

Federal funding has been central to the development of PLX-R18, a potential treatment for a syndrome that can affect people exposed to high doses of radiation. When the National Institutes of ...

Conditions like radiation cystitis (bladder damage ), radiation proctitis (damage to the rectum ), and damage to the bone or soft tissues can lead to ongoing pain, bleeding, ulcers or infection. Sadly ...

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Your diet is an important component of managing ulcerative colitis (UC). On the one hand, certain foods can make UC symptoms worse, including sugary, fried, greasy, and high-fiber foods. On the other ...

Advancements in radiation therapy, including proton therapy and stereotactic radiation, reduce side effects and improve quality of life for GI cancer. Radiation therapy can be an intimidating concept ...

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A rectal ulcer is a break or injury in the mucous membrane that lines the rectum. While these ulcers are most often linked to a rare condition called solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS), there are ...

Tokyo-based precision components manufacturer Orbray has announced the development of an advanced radiation nuclear detector. This detector is unique because it is based on the company’s ...