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Weighing Costs and Consequences of Cancer Care Settings

November 17th 2017, 11:38pm

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A recent study found that the cost to patients with breast, lung and colorectal cancers treated in the hospital outpatient setting was nearly $8,000 more than those treated in the community setting.

What Is the Best Treatment Option for Advanced Colorectal Cancer?

November 13th 2017, 9:39pm

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Colon Cancer Alliance Announces Corporate Name Change

November 7th 2017, 2:05am

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National non-profit begins a new chapter revealing new name, logo, and inclusive mission.

Patients Suffering From Cachexia Need Nutritional Support

October 30th 2017, 8:17pm

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Nutrition plays a crucial role in the lives of people with cancer. But more than a million people suffering from the disease in the United States also endure a wasting syndrome called cachexia.

Newly Discovered Biomarker May Help Personalize Colorectal Cancer Treatment

September 7th 2017, 11:46pm

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Researchers might be on to a new biomarker for patients with colorectal cancer, says Martin D. Berger, M.D., oncologist at the University of Southern California.

Moving Into a New Era in Colorectal Cancer

August 25th 2017, 11:18pm

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We’re moving into a new era of understanding with genetic abnormalities in colorectal cancer (CRC) as researchers continue to investigate tumor sidedness and the role of microsatellite instability (MSI) testing.

Opdivo Granted FDA Approval for Some Colorectal Cancers

August 1st 2017, 6:38pm

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Opdivo (nivolumab) was granted approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of both adult and pediatric patients with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have progressed following treatment with a fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin and irinotecan.

Increased Cancer Rates Found in Holocaust Survivors

July 14th 2017, 5:20am

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Holocaust survivors had higher rates of lung and colorectal cancer, according to a recent study.

A Healthy Lifestyle Increases Longevity in Patients With Colorectal Cancer, Study Finds

May 18th 2017, 10:00pm

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Healthy weight, eating habits and exercise routines all led to a decreased chance of death for patients with colorectal cancer, according to a recent study.

Molecular Testing for Colorectal Cancer: 5 Pressing Questions Answered

April 19th 2017, 11:10pm

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Matthew Yurgelun, M.D., answers questions such as: Which patients with colorectal cancer should recieve molecular testing, and at what point?