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The Sport of Cancer: How One Survivor Linked Ironman Training and Colorectal Cancer

February 16th 2023, 4:00pm

Podcast

Teri Griege completed an Ironman triathlon in 2009, and less than a month later received a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Cancer Horizons, she shared her story.

Cosela/Immunochemotherapy Trial for Colorectal Cancer Stopped for Limited Anti-Tumor Efficacy Data

February 13th 2023, 10:00pm

Article

The PRESERVE 1 trial was discontinued due to responses and survival measures favoring placebo versus Cosela when added to a chemoimmunotherapy regimen.

Physical Function May Decline in Women After Cancer Diagnosis, Throughout Survivorship

February 7th 2023, 4:00pm

Article

Postmenopausal women cancer survivors, including lung, breast, colorectal and endometrial cancer, may have a greater physical function decline than is generally expected at their age, which may lead to lower quality of life after treatment.

I’m No Longer Stubborn When It Comes to Cancer Screenings

February 2nd 2023, 6:00pm

Article

Many men — my former self included — can be stubborn when it comes to cancer screenings or visiting the doctor. Thankfully I’ve changed my ways, which saved my life.

Immunotherapy Combination ‘Huge Benefit’ for Some Patients With Colorectal Cancer

January 31st 2023, 8:00pm

Article

Patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer often don’t have many effective treatment options, although immunotherapy may be a promising potential for patients based on recent study findings.

Michael Bublé Discusses His Son’s Cancer, TikTok Star Dies of CRC and More

January 27th 2023, 4:00pm

Article

From Michael Bublé opening up about his son’s cancer diagnosis to the death of “Enkyboys” social media star, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Adding Avastin to Lonsurf Improved Outcomes in Pretreated Colorectal Cancer

January 25th 2023, 2:00pm

Article

Patients with pretreated metastatic colorectal cancer had better outcomes when Avastin was added to their Lonsurf treatment in the third line setting.

Tukysa-Herceptin Approval for Colorectal Cancer Is an ‘Important Breakthrough’ for Chemo-Resistant Disease

January 24th 2023, 4:00pm

Article

The FDA recently approved a combination treatment for patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer with HER2-positive disease determined by biomarker testing.

She With Lynch Syndrome

January 23rd 2023, 6:00pm

Article

I recently met another woman with Lynch syndrome, the same hereditary cancer syndrome that I have, and it made me reflect on the steps I was taking to maintain my health.

First Patient with Colorectal Cancer Received Nanrilkefusp Alfa in Phase 2 Trial

January 21st 2023, 4:00pm

Article

The multicenter study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of nanrilkefusp alfa combined with Erbitux.