Bowel Management
Some types of cancer and the therapies used to treat them can have a significant impact on how the bowels function, which in turn can affect a patient's quality of life. Depending on the treatment, a patient may suffer from diarrhea, constipation or other bowel conditions.
Patient Education Resources
MD Anderson's Patient Education Office provides several educational documents to help you cope with bowel-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Understanding and Managing Your Bowel Function I Español (21:22)
Bowel Management: A Guide for Patients
Bowel Management When Taking Pain Medicine
Bowel Management for Frequent Stools
