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CURE’s colorectal cancer page is an extensive resource of cancer information featuring the latest colorectal cancer news, expert oncologist insights on the latest cancer treatments, oncology research, advocacy efforts, and medical data on colorectal cancer.

Still Standing

July 14th 2015, 4:46am

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It doesn't get any easier to say goodbye to a friend and it brings close the reality that though we are living better, and longer with advanced cancer, that there is still no cure.

New Study Shows Shorter Survival for Thin Patients With Colorectal Cancer

July 10th 2015, 12:09am

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Though having a high body mass index (BMI) is associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer, patients who are thinner may not do as well after treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

Three Colorectal Cancer Death 'Hotspots' Identified in U.S.

July 8th 2015, 8:50pm

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The hotspots were identified in the lower Mississippi Delta, west central region of Appalachia and northeastern North Carolina/southeastern Virginia.

Awareness Campaign Teaches About the Risk of Hereditary Cancer Based on Family History

June 25th 2015, 12:41am

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Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation and Myriad Genetics have announced an educational campaign to help individuals learn more about the history of cancer in their family, which may aid them in the prevention or treatment of future cancers.

My Dad's Dime

June 11th 2015, 11:37pm

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Our cancer story began on a perfect August night.

Keytruda Works Well in Cancers Marked by Faulty DNA Repair Mechanism

June 1st 2015, 12:27am

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Patients with heavily pretreated colorectal cancer who harbored genetic defects in DNA mismatch repair (MMR) experienced high response rates when treated with the PD-1 inhibitor Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in a recent study.

The Impact of Cyramza's Approval in Colorectal Cancer

May 16th 2015, 12:57am

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After receiving approvals for advanced gastric cancer and metastatic non–small cell lung cancer in 2014, Cyramza (ramucirumab) gained yet another approval in April 2015.

FDA Approves Second-Line Cyramza for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

April 24th 2015, 10:48pm

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The FDA has approved second-line Cyramza in combination with FOLFIRI chemotherapy regimen as a treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer following progression on a first-line Avastin-containing regimen.

Long-Term Aspirin Use Decreases Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Especially Colorectal

April 20th 2015, 9:38pm

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A recent study joins a body of evidence suggesting that long-term, regular aspirin use is associated with a reduced risk for cancer, with the most dramatic reduction being seen in colorectal cancer incidence.

Coming to an Understanding

April 17th 2015, 8:34pm

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ON THE VERGE OF UNDERSTANDING: That's what the cover of this issue of CURE declares, and that's exactly where science is when it comes to figuring out colorectal cancer today.