Defining cure in stage II and III colon cancer has been challenging, and has never been systematically studied. In an analysis of 15 randomized trials, colon cancer relapse risk fell to 0.5% by year 6 ...

The colon is part of the digestive system. It helps the body absorb water and nutrients from food before excreting the waste. It is made up of muscle and located just below the stomach. People ...

Some people think mucus builds up in the colon, creating a substance called mucoid plaque. These people suggest cleansings or enemas to remove it. However, many doctors doubt mucoid plaque exists and ...

Hydrotherapy of the colon, also known as colonic cleansing or irrigation, involves using water to flush waste out of the large intestine. The colon is the large intestine, and it absorbs water and ...

Detecting and characterizing colonic polyps using high-definition imaging and narrow-band imaging (NBI) has yielded modest results. Now, two randomized studies have substantiated the role of NBI in ...