In Treatment for Colorectal Cancer

Navigate life after colorectal surgery with our expert guide. Learn essential colostomy care, bag changes, dietary tips, and how to master your new routine.

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In 2025, the landmark CHALLENGE trial revealed that exercise can be as effective as medication in preventing cancer recurrence in colorectal cancer (CRC). New research presented at the 2026 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium continues to highlight the benefits of exercise. The results? Walking can be a powerful way to combat fatigue and boost quality of […]

Getting a colostomy bag can change your life in ways you may not have expected, especially emotionally. While much of the early focus is on healing and learning how to manage the bag physically, the mental and emotional impact can feel heavy, and sometimes even harder to talk about. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, self-conscious, anxious, […]

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is made up of many distinct subtypes that play a major role in your treatment options. Biomarker testing helps doctors understand the biology driving an individual tumor and choose therapies that are more likely to work. As MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Dr. Scott Kopetz explains, “We use CRC to define anything that […]