Category Archives: Cancer Caregiver

Life after Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Most patients with colorectal cancer undergo surgery to remove tumor tissue from the colon or rectum. But this lifesaving procedure can come with unwelcome side effects. Most patients experience changes in normal bowel functions, including increased stool frequency, flatus (gas), cramping, urgency, and decreased continence. These problems are emotionally and physically taxing for both the […]