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Several Cancer Therapies Up for FDA Review in 2015

January 13th 2015, 10:48pm

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The Food and Drug Administration's calendar for making decisions on new cancer drugs and indications is taking shape for 2015, and the clock is ticking on at least 13 applications for novel agents and new therapeutic settings for existing drugs.

Cyramza Improves Survival in Advanced Colorectal Cancer

January 13th 2015, 10:24pm

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Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with Cyramza and standard FOLFIRI lived a median of 1.6 months longer than patients treated with FOLFIRI alone, according to results from the phase 3 RAISE trial.

FOLFOXIRI Plus Avastin Superior as Frontline Regimen for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

January 13th 2015, 9:15pm

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Intensifying the chemotherapy component of a standard regimen containing Avastin reduced the risk of death and increased five-year overall survival in newly diagnosed metastatic colorectal cancer.

Higher Vitamin D Levels Associated with Higher Survival in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

January 13th 2015, 8:28pm

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Patients with newly diagnosed metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who had higher levels of vitamin D in their blood lived a median of eight months longer and experienced greater disease-free survival after their cancer treatment, according to research reported at the 2015 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.

The Stockings are Hung with Care

December 25th 2014, 9:50am

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As I count my many blessings, my wish for you is that you are able to hold fast to the moment and breathe in all that you have, all that is dear to you now and that you, too, will fill your stockings with the presence and love of the moment. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Updates from the European Society for Medical Oncology

December 1st 2014, 11:06pm

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The annual meeting of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) was held in September to discuss the latest data on critical issues in cancer treatment, diagnostics, prevention, supportive care and more.

Managing Side Effects in Advanced Colorectal Cancer

November 12th 2014, 1:12am

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As new therapies enter the treatment landscape for metastatic colorectal cancer, oncology nurses become even more critical in educating patients about side effects and the importance of reporting adverse events promptly.

New Guidelines Recommend Genetic Testing for Lynch Syndrome

June 16th 2014, 9:00am

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The NCNN recommends testing for Lynch syndrome for at-risk individuals, regardless of whether they have colorectal cancer.

Under the Microscope: Cancer Biomarkers

June 15th 2014, 9:01am

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When deciding on a cancer treatment—and determining its effectiveness—look for a biomarker.

Studies Confirm Effectiveness of Colorectal Cancer Screening

December 9th 2013, 11:00am

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Recent studies show that two common colorectal cancer screening practices are both effective.