Colorectal Cancer | Tumor

Childhood Cancer Survivor Becomes Crew Member on First All-Civilian Mission to Space, CRC Survivors Play Alongside PGA Tour Champions in Golf Tournament, and More

February 26th 2021, 4:00pm

From a childhood cancer survivor being named a member of the first all-civilian SpaceX mission to colorectal cancer survivors golfing alongside PGA Tour champions in the Cologuard Classic, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

‘WhatsApp’ Text Message Reminder Improves Adherence to Long-Term Screening for Colorectal Cancer

February 23rd 2021, 4:00pm

Sending a text message reminder to participants about their upcoming fecal immunochemical test improved previously poor adherence rates for colorectal cancer screening.

‘Blush’: A Two-Time Colon Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story in a New Book

February 10th 2021, 1:00pm

Danielle Ripley-Burgess, a two-time colon cancer survivor, discusses why she wrote a book about her journey and how her experience strengthened her faith.

Aspirin Use May Not Protect Older Adults Against Colorectal Cancer

February 8th 2021, 4:00pm

While aspirin has been shown to be a protective factor against colorectal cancer in younger adults, recent findings show that the benefit is nonexistent in individuals over the age of 70.

Patients with Rectal Cancer May Not Need Intense Surveillance After Three Years with No Evidence of Disease

February 4th 2021, 7:00pm

Patients with rectal cancer who maintain a clinical complete response – meaning they are found to have no evidence of disease – after three years, may not need as frequent surveillance after that point, due to a decreased chance of regrowth and metastases.

Improving Colorectal Cancer Management

January 22nd 2021, 5:00am

Resources for Patients with Colorectal Cancer

January 22nd 2021, 5:00am

Colorectal Cancer Treatment Amidst COVID-19

January 22nd 2021, 5:00am

Timothy's Experience With Clinical Trials for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

January 22nd 2021, 5:00am

Taking Regorafenib for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

January 22nd 2021, 5:00am