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Botensilimab/Balstilimab Boosts Survival in Non-MSI-H Metastatic CRC

July 10th 2023, 1:00pm

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Patients with non-microsatellite instability-high metastatic colorectal cancer had better survival rates from the botensilimab and balstilimab combination.

Vitamin D May Impact Colorectal Cancer Outcomes

June 27th 2023, 9:00pm

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Recent research found that patients who supplemented their vitamin D intake tended to have improved colorectal cancer outcomes.

'Oddly Specific' and Other Poems About Life With Cancer

June 22nd 2023, 7:00pm

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Here are a series of poems written about our ordeal with cancer and kicking it to the curb.

I Got Through Cancer With Help From Friends

May 22nd 2023, 9:00pm

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I was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, and am extremely grateful for the people I met along the way.

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.