Mike Francisco was an athletic 35-year-old Phoenix medical professional when he was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer. His story is not unusual.

People often worry if they'll panic or if it will hurt. Research and experience show that patients generally tolerate wide-awake surgery well.

When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for ...

Dr. Eric Dozois, a colon and rectal surgeon at the Mayo Clinic says that cancer cases in Minnesota have been on the rise with patients under 50, with 10 percent of colorectal cases now being in that ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "plans to return to the office the following Monday,” according to an HHS spokesperson.

During her numerous Mayo Clinic visits, one of the world’s most famous women visited deaf schoolchildren, formed lasting friendships, and noted that Dr. Charlie Mayo 'reminded her of Einstein.' ...

Amanda Peet is opening up about her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer while navigating the declining health of both of her parents.

General Hospital star Kate Mansi has revealed how her stepfather stepped in to save her life when an 11-centimeter mass was ...

Mayo performed more solid organ transplants last year than ever before. The clinic and hospital system credits its commitment to research and new technology and the generosity of its organ donors.

General Hospital star reveals endometriosis diagnosis was discovered after stepdad performed life-saving surgery - Kate Mansi was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2015 ...