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Comparing Fecal Immunochemical Tests; CVD Blood Test for Women

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Sep 07, 2024
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Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Sep 05, 2024
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Lasting Reductions in CRC Incidence, Death With Single Sigmoidoscopy

But editorialists call USPSTF-recommended screening option "outdated"

Aug 27, 2024
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What Do We Know About Kamala Harris' Medical History?

Almost nothing, and presidential nominees have no obligation to divulge personal health details

Aug 26, 2024
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Opinion
The Global Fight Against Infection-Driven Cancers

Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives

Aug 25, 2024
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Alarm Over Pharma-China Link; Taking Screening to the People; Agriculture and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 23, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Favorable Outcomes With Microwave Ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastases

Survival similar to resection with less morbidity, but editorial suggests use in select patients

Aug 22, 2024
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Doc Never Heard Patient's Screams; How Richard Simmons Died; Suicides in Physicians

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Aug 22, 2024
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Confirmed Antitumor Activity With T-DXd for HER2-Positive Metastatic CRC

Overall response rate approaching 40%, including hard-to-treat RAS-mutant tumors

Aug 16, 2024
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More Support for Early Detection; Cancer in Men Rising; Diet Drives Colon Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 16, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Opinion
Blood Test for Colon Cancer: Panacea or Hype?

This newly approved testing modality brings challenges and opportunities

Aug 14, 2024
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Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimates

Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount

Aug 05, 2024
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Approval in Endometrial Cancer Expanded; Masks at Cancer Centers; NPR Reporter Dies

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 02, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Aspirin for CRC Risk Reduction May Benefit Unhealthy People Most

Absolute risk reduction tied to aspirin use progressively decreased with healthier lifestyles

Aug 01, 2024
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