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Patient Enrollment in Clinical Trials Can Benefit Outcomes and Expand Research

June 30th 2021, 6:00pm

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According to an expert from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, patient enrollment in clinical trials that involve genomic testing are important in progressing research in their cancer types.

Fight CRC ‘Rally on Research’ Explores Rising Rates of Early-Age Onset Colorectal Cancer

June 23rd 2021, 1:00pm

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The upcoming symposium will give members of the colorectal cancer community a chance to spread awareness and discuss prevention and treatment strategies for the disease in younger age groups.

Novel Therapy Shows Promise in Group of Patients with Metastatic Colon Cancer

June 7th 2021, 2:30pm

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Responses to the study drug, according to one of the study’s authors, appeared far superior than what would have been expected with other treatments in patients with HER2-expressing metastatic colorectal cancer.

Lenvima-Keytruda Combination May Show ‘Promising Antitumor Activity’ in Advanced Colorectal Cancer

June 6th 2021, 3:00pm

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More than half of patients with previously treated advanced colorectal cancer who were treated with Lenvima and Keytruda were alive at six months while maintaining a manageable safety profile.

Additional Efforts Necessary to Implement New Recommended Age Range for Colorectal Cancer Screenings

May 25th 2021, 3:00pm

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In an accompanying editorial to the recently updated U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation for colorectal cancer screenings, doctors suggested additional measures that would help increase the screening rate among eligible adults and potentially lower the mortality rate.

Red Meat, Alcohol Consumption May Increase Risk of Colon Cancer

May 20th 2021, 12:59pm

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Factors such as red meat intake, alcohol consumption, low aspirin use and education level could contribute to a greater risk of an early-onset colorectal cancer diagnosis.

USPSTF Recommends Lowering Age for Colorectal Cancer Screening, Mandating Insurance Coverage for Most Preventive Procedures

May 18th 2021, 3:01pm

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In an updated recommendation for colorectal cancer screenings, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) changed the starting age for screenings from 50 years to 45 years. The recommendation requires insurance companies to cover preventive procedures such as colonoscopies and stool tests.

Long-Term Use of Baby Aspirin May Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer Death

April 27th 2021, 3:00pm

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Recent study results have demonstrated that regular use of baby aspirin prior to colorectal cancer diagnosis was associated with better survival outcomes.

The Infertility Ache of Cancer

April 26th 2021, 4:00pm

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A colon cancer survivor recalls how she made peace with being infertile as a result of cancer treatments.

Certain Dietary Patterns May Be Associated with Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer

April 15th 2021, 6:00pm

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A recent data review found that dietary patterns such as higher intakes of dietary fiber, calcium and yogurt and lower intakes of red meat and alcohol may lower the risk of colorectal cancer.