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<乌鸦传媒>Take Risk Into Account Before Repeat Surveillance Colonoscopy, Study Says

58% of seniors with limited life expectancy, no significant findings invited for another round

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<乌鸦传媒>KRAS Mutations in Metastatic CRC Predict Survival Benefit of Chemo Combo

Trifluridine/tipiracil fails to improve survival in patients with KRAS G12-mutant tumors

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<乌鸦传媒>'Alarming' Rise in Colon Cancer Rates Among Younger People

Rate doubled in under-50 age group since 1995, concerning trend toward more advanced disease

FDA ODAC dostarlimab (Jemperli) over an MRI image of rectal cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Has Concerns on 'Unprecedented' Plan for Dostarlimab in Rectal Cancer

Panel will discuss if single-arm trials and proposed endpoints are adequate to support approval

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<乌鸦传媒>Patients' Defensive Thinking May Hinder Colorectal Cancer Screening

Study explored why people refused at-home stool test

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<乌鸦传媒>Neoadjuvant Chemo Reduces Disease Recurrence in Operable Colon Cancer

Consider it now "an option" for locally advanced disease, editorialists say

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<乌鸦传媒>New Standard of Care for Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Significant improvement in OS, PFS with addition of bevacizumab to trifluridine/tipiracil

A photo of a sign which reads: YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DYING OF COLORECTAL CANCER on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

<乌鸦传媒>We're Underutilizing Genetic Testing for Colorectal Cancer

Universal germline testing should be part of the standard of cancer care

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<乌鸦传媒>Circulating Tumor DNA Could Guide Use of Chemo in Colorectal Cancer

Identified patients likely to benefit following surgery, large prospective study showed

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<乌鸦传媒>Adagrasib Shows Anti-Tumor Activity in Heavily Pretreated KRAS-Mutant CRC

Response rates of 19% alone, 46% with cetuximab in phase I/II trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Exercise During Chemo Shows Benefits for Cardiorespiratory Fitness

However, patients who exercise after chemo also ultimately see benefits too

A computer rendering of a colonoscope traveling through a cutaway large intestine.

<乌鸦传媒>Lucky to Be Scoped

My screening colonoscopy went really well, but how many people don't get the chance to have one?

<乌鸦传媒>Psilocybin for Depression; What's the Best Direct Oral Anticoagulant?

Also in TTHealthWatch: hormone therapy to prevent chronic disease

A photo of a billboard which reads: Cover your butt! Get a colonoscopy today.

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Experts Weigh In on Colonoscopy Status in Wake of European Trial

Concerns abound after study suggests colonoscopy may be less effective than expected

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<乌鸦传媒>If You Invite 455 People to Colonoscopy, You'll Stop One Case of Cancer

Risk of colorectal cancer reduced with screening in randomized trial, but less than expected

Gastro Roundup over a computer rendering of an endoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>Noninvasive Gastric Mapping; Best Foods for the Gut? Lab Score for Crohn's

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

AVAHO over a photo of the Marriott Marquis San Diego and Marina in San Diego, California

<乌鸦传媒>Closing Colorectal Cancer Screening Gaps With FIT Initiative

VA hospital meets goal of increasing monthly screenings to address backlog from pandemic

Gastro Roundup over a computer rendering of an endoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>Ryan Reynolds' Colonoscopy; NASH Drug Passes Phase II Test; New Drug Target in IBD?

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

ESMO over a photo of Venue Porte de Versailles, Paris France

<乌鸦传媒>Potential Practice-Changer for Refractory Metastatic Colon Cancer

Significant survival gain with fruquintinib in patients with heavily pretreated disease

A computer rendering of tumors in the colon.

<乌鸦传媒>Colorectal Cancer Burden on the Rise in Developed Countries

Global study predicts an uptick in incidence and mortality through 2040

ESMO over a photo of Venue Porte de Versailles, Paris France

<乌鸦传媒>'Striking' Colon Cancer Data Spur Mid-Presentation Ovation at ESMO

Preoperative immunotherapy combo in dMMR disease yields major pathologic response in 95%

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<乌鸦传媒>Robotic Surgery Tops Laparoscopic Surgery for Middle and Low Rectal Cancer

Randomized trial shows fewer positive circumferential resection margins with robotic technique

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<乌鸦传媒>Trainees May Miss More Sessile Serrated Polyps on Colonoscopy

But resident or fellow involvement didn't have a negative impact on other key quality indicators

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<乌鸦传媒>Prosthetic Mesh May Stand in the Way of Further Abdominal Operations

Prior incisional hernia repair associated with complications with later abdominal surgery

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<乌鸦传媒>Starch for Cancer Prevention? It's Not as Bananas as You Think

Resistant starch may be protective against certain Lynch syndrome-related cancers

A photo of a physician holding a colonoscope next to a mature woman lying on her side during a colonoscopy

<乌鸦传媒>Does Ditching Cost-Sharing Boost Follow-Up Colonoscopy?

States saw differing results with policies eliminating costs after a positive noninvasive test

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<乌鸦传媒>Intensified Regimen for Metastatic CRC Fails to Improve Outcomes

Combination of modified FOLFOXIRI/panitumumab also caused greater toxicity, study showed

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<乌鸦传媒>First-Line Anti-EGFR Extends OS in Left-Sided Colorectal Cancer

"A win for a highly selected group of patients," says ASCO expert

ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

<乌鸦传媒>Liquid Biopsy May Save Colon Cancer Patients From Chemo

Circulating tumor DNA could determine who needs more therapy

ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

<乌鸦传媒>Complete Responses in 100% of dMMR Rectal Cancer With Neoadjuvant PD-1 Inhibition

Chemo, RT, surgery avoided in short-term follow-up but study population was small

A photo of an adenoma removed from a colon.

<乌鸦传媒>Colonoscopy With a Computer-Aided Device Boosted Adenoma Detection

Use of the device led to a 27% increase in adenomas per colonoscopy versus standard procedure

An MRI image of metastases in the liver from colon cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>AI Shows Promise in Predicting Optimal Margin Width for CRC Liver Mets

A 7-mm margin width linked with prolonged survival

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<乌鸦传媒>Younger People More Likely to Undergo Colonoscopy After Guideline Change

But most colonoscopies still done in those ages 50-54

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<乌鸦传媒>Oral Retinoid May Ease Painful Skin Reactions to Anticancer Therapy

Preliminary data on acitretin therapy are promising

A computer rendering of polyps in the intestine.

<乌鸦传媒>New Guidelines Target Cancer Risk in Rare GI Syndromes

Task force focuses on diagnosis, management of gastrointestinal hamartomatous polyposis syndromes

A computer rendering of an endoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>Unusual Hepatitis Spreads; IBD and Erectile Dysfunction; Can PFAS Harm Livers?

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

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<乌鸦传媒>Black Patients More Often Get 'Substandard' Care for GI Cancers

Retrospective study finds worse surgical outcomes, lower odds of receiving chemotherapy

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<乌鸦传媒>Living Donor Transplant Promising for CRC With Liver-Only Metastases

In small study, researchers see "encouraging" survival outcomes

A photo of surgeons preparing a DaVinci surgical robot for surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Robotic Hepatectomy Shows Benefits Over Laparoscopic Surgery

Shorter hospital stay, similar perioperative outcomes in matched analysis

A computer rendering of a tumor and cancer cells releasing strands of DNA in a blood vessel.

<乌鸦传媒>Is ctDNA Useful for Surveillance in Resected CRC?

Small study suggests no advantage compared to imaging alone or with CEA measurement

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