News from across the Nation

• Colon or Rectal Cancer Information from University of Michigan
  

  Colon or rectal cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon or rectum. The growth of cells is called a tumor. The colon and rectum are 2 sections of the large intestine ........
  Visit http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/cancertreat/gastro/colorectal_cancer.shtml

• New Online Consumer Health Resources How good are the 20 most popular health information Web sites? Visit www.healthratings.org to see the ratings of the most popular health information Web sites, as ranked by Consumer Reports WebWatch and Health Improvement Institute.
• Also see the National Cancer Institute's NCI Drug Dictionary at www.healthratings.org
  Approximately 500 drugs and biologic agents currently being used in cancer clinical trials are listed.
• Web MD
• IBS Support Group
  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation, and the cause is virtually unknown. How are YOU managing your IBS? Share ideas, support, and information here.

• Medline Plus
• Ileostomy, Colostomy and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse)

• Colostomy (Patient Education Institute) Interactive Tutorial


• Crohn's Disease (National Library of Medicine)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (American Gastroenterological Association)




• MedicineNet
• Hypnotherapy Sessions Improve IBS Symptoms and Quality of Life
  June 8, 2006 – Focusing the mind with hypnotherapy may help fix problems in the gut and improve the quality of life for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
• Colostomy A Patient's Perspective By Craig J. McCracken
• Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)


• Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)
• Wear Time of a Fecal or Urinary pouching System
  
• Society Patient Guides
• American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
• ASCRS Patient Information
  
• Read about colorectal diseases and procedures.
  
• COLONOSCOPY
  
• Computed Tomographic Virtual Colonoscopy
• United Ostomy Association of America, Inc. (UOAA)
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• Spectrum Health
• Crohn's Disease

What is Crohn's disease?
• Health Library Overview

Our online Health Library is your resource for the latest information on many health care topics. Information is divided into convenient sections depending on your interests and health concerns. You'll find the latest news about clinical trials, medications and drugs, and a comprehensive Glossary of Medical Terms.
• Classes & Events and Support Groups

Spectrum Health is committed to our community, offering a wide range of classes, support groups and community programs to help create and maintain a healthy community. The list of topics will connect you with current classes, support groups and educational events. A PDF file of ?Your Guide to Healthy Living" lists dozens of educational programs and classes that are offered free or at a nominal fee.

• St Mary's Health Care
• Latest News Releases
• "Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancer at Saint Mary's"

• The mmpc Center for Digestive Diseases
  • Upcoming Events
    

• Mary Free Bed Hospital
• Resources
  
• Why should you choose Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital for your rehabilitation care?
  
• Our Services
  Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation services for adults and children. All of our programs include inpatient, outpatient and clinic services
  

• Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)
  • New Web Site Just for Kids and Teens!
    
  • Western Michigan Office
    
  • Disease Information
    Welcome to CCFA's information pages on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, ....

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