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Neoadjuvant Therapies and Less Invasive Surgeries May Have Improved Survival for Rectal Cancer Care Over Time

January 10th 2023, 8:00pm

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Treatments before surgery for rectal adenocarcinoma, a type of rectal cancer, have increased and correlated with preservative surgeries and improved overall survival in the last 16 years, though improvements may still be needed for disease screening, an expert said.

Are You ‘Wasting’ Your Cancer?

January 5th 2023, 6:00pm

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I’ve heard the phrase, “don’t waste your cancer,” as a way to encourage survivors to tell their stories and donate to nonprofits.

Moderate Exercise May Significantly Impact Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer

December 30th 2022, 10:00pm

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Exercising moderately every week has been linked to improved disease outcomes at any BMI in patients with colorectal cancer.

Brazilian Soccer Legend, Pelé, Dies of Colon Cancer Complications

December 29th 2022, 9:07pm

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Pelé died on Dec. 29, 2022, from complications related to his colon cancer.

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Star Dies of Cancer, ‘The Home Edit’ Host Completes Treatment and More

December 9th 2022, 4:00pm

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From the death of a Broadway actor to TV stars completing treatment, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Certain Colorectal Cancer Survivors Should Be Closely Monitored for Lung Metastases

November 1st 2022, 3:00pm

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Recent research unveiled groups of patients with colorectal cancer who should undergo more frequent scans to detect disease that has spread to the lungs.

Early-Phase Trial to Study Novel Drug, With or Without Keytruda, in Solid Cancers

September 27th 2022, 3:00pm

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The novel drug PY159 will be studied as a single agent and in combination with Keytruda for patients with certain solid tumors — including ovarian, pancreatic, lung, head and neck, colorectal and breast cancers.

FDA Speeds Up Review of Tukysa Plus Herceptin for Metastatic Colon Cancer

September 20th 2022, 1:00pm

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The Food and Drug Administration granted a priority review for Tukysa plus Herceptin for patients with pretreated, metastatic colon cancer.

Cancer Taught Me an Unexpected Lesson

September 18th 2022, 5:00pm

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Despite my mother and grandmother’s history with the disease, I never thought I would one day receive a colon cancer diagnosis.

As I Near the End of My Life With Metastatic Cancer, I’m Writing My Final Chapter

September 15th 2022, 7:00pm

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As I face the end of my life due to metastatic colorectal cancer, I’m preparing my loved ones for my death — from determining who gets my stuff to writing my eulogy and making my memorial service playlist.