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Lonsurf Plus Avastin May Fill a ‘Growing Need’ in Metastatic CRC

May 22nd 2023, 3:00pm

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The drug combination of Lonsurf plus Avastin improved survival in patients with pretreated, metastatic, refractory colorectal cancer, according to recently published study findings.

Identifying Characteristics of ‘Zombie’ Cancer Cells May Help Predict Relapse

April 27th 2023, 9:00pm

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A team from Rutgers University has figured out the science behind once-dormant, self-reviving cells, and the discovery may help predict which patients will experience relapse.

FDA Expedites Review of Lonsurf Regimens for Metastatic CRC

April 19th 2023, 3:00pm

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The FDA granted a priority review to Lonsurf with or without Avastin for the treatment of patients with pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer.

Novel Colorectal Cancer Drug Duo Gets Fast Tracked by FDA

April 18th 2023, 1:00pm

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The Food and Drug Administration granted botensilimab plus balstilimab a Fast Track Designation to treat certain patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Postsurgical Exercise May Improve Survival in Stage 3 Colon Cancer

April 12th 2023, 1:00pm

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Patients with stage 3 colon cancer who reported physical activity after surgical resection may derive a survival benefit and may prolong disease recurrence.

Keytruda/Lenvima Trials Stop Due to Lack of Benefit

April 10th 2023, 1:00pm

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Two clinical trials investigating Keytruda plus Lenvima will be discontinued after the drug duo was not superior to other regimens for melanoma and colorectal cancer subsets.

Lessons From Cancer Survivorship

April 7th 2023, 5:00pm

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Nowadays, I think of myself more as a cancer survivor and advocate than patient. Here's what I learned along the way.

MLB Coach Misses Opening Day for Cancer Surgery, WWE Star Warns Against Tanning

March 31st 2023, 3:00pm

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From the San Diego Padres’ coach missing Opening Day for colon cancer surgery to WWE star Alexa Bliss sharing her skin cancer experience and warning people against tanning beds, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Sometimes You Can Prevent Cancer

March 16th 2023, 5:00pm

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I’ve had three colonoscopies within five years and am still colorectal cancer-free.

'How You Doin'?' Can Be a Tricky Question to Ask Someone With Cancer

March 10th 2023, 6:00pm

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When I was in the throes of cancer, I didn't know how to answer well-meaning people who asked, "How you doin'?"