Colorectal cancer refers to cancers of the colon and rectum, which are both a part of the large intestine. Getty Images ...

Bowel cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is caused by the growth of abnormal cells in the inner lining of the large bowel ...

Since 2000, March has been recognized as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in parts of the large intestine like the colon ...

Certain foods, like fibre, can selectively nourish beneficial gut bacteria, leading to a healthier gut environment and ...

Sometimes your doctor can put a stiff tube called a stent into your large intestine to ease a blockage. This procedure comes with a high chance for health problems afterward, so ask your doctor to ...

Colon cancer develops when tumorous growths form in the large intestine. It often produces no symptoms in the early stages, but people should see a doctor if they notice persistent changes in ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine, affecting between 600,000 and ...

Your surgeon may perform this surgery after you’ve had a portion of the small or large bowel removed. A colostomy involves a surgeon diverting one end of the large bowel through an opening in ...