Less is more in the case of this cancer treatment. The most common form of cancer among men in the US, after skin cancer, prostate cancer often comes with traditional treatments that cause difficult ...

Chronic radiation proctitis (RP) is characterized by persistent inflammation and impaired tissue repair. This study investigates the potential of a metformin–butyrate (MeBu) combination to modulate ...

In a huge global study led by University of Cambridge researchers, a single group of bacteria—named CAG-170—has repeatedly shown up in high numbers in the gut microbiomes of healthy people. CAG-170 is ...

Authors say findings highlight need for more individualized approach to cancer surveillance with inflammatory bowel disease. HealthDay News — Patients with isolated proctitis have no greater rectal ...

People with ulcerative proctitis, a milder and more limited form of ulcerative colitis, are not at higher risk of developing rectal cancer than the general population. This is shown in a new Swedish ...

Larissa Banitt is a registered nurse who combines her English and Nursing degrees in writing health content. She has worked on the floor on a medical-surgical unit and currently works providing care ...

Background Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is a non-tactile ablative therapy that helps to stop rectal bleeding in patients who have developed actinic proctitis after exposure to radiotherapy. This ...

Erythematous mucosa is an inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract. Possible causes include colitis, gastritis, proctitis, and anusitis. Some cases can eventually lead to cancer. The mucosa ...

Most of these side effects are rare. There are things you can do to deal with any effects that you have. You might feel tired during your treatment. It tends to get worse as the treatment goes on. You ...