Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S., and despite its growing prevalence, many people remain unaware of ways to monitor their risk. Here’s what to know.
A puzzling rise in colon cancer cases among younger people has spurred researchers at Columbia to launch a comprehensive investigation into the underlying causes and potential treatments for this concerning trend.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian have launched the Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional Endoscopy, a unique initiative focused on innovative treatments for severe and difficult-to-treat colorectal conditions and surgery-related complications.
Interventional IBD is a relatively new and evolving specialty that uses endoscopic therapies in place of traditional surgical techniques. We sat down with Dr. Bo Shen, founder of the specialty and director of the IBD Center at Columbia, to learn more.
After endless pain and suffering with diverticulitis, robotic surgery was a life-changing solution. Melissa feels so good she wants to share her story with others.
Treating generations of families with rare hereditary colorectal cancers requires much of a different approach, one that includes caring for children. Dr. James Church discusses leading with compassion, empathy, and understanding before all else and tailoring treatments to individuals and their families.
