Radiation

A cancer treatment using high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells, shrink tumors, and can help reduce bothersome symptoms.

Chemotherapy

Medicine used to treat cancer to stop the growth of cancer cells. Chemo treatments may be given by mouth, injection, infusion, or on the skin depending on the type and stage of the cancer being...

Straight Pull Through

Also known as an ileoanal anastomosis, is when the ileum is connected directly to the anus without a...

Ostomy

A surgically created opening in the body allowing air or waste to pass.

Stoma

A surgically created opening in the abdomen surface constructed of intestinal tissue for an ostomy. Stool or urine leaves the body through this opening instead of the anus or urethra.