Colon and Rectal
News
Is Primary Tumor Resection Beneficial in Stage IV CRC?
How did overall survival in patients receiving primary tumor resection compare with that of patients receiving upfront chemotherapy?
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Low-Dose Aspirin Associated With Reduced CRC Risk
Observational study suggests prescription use of low-dose aspirin is linked to reduced risk of CRC, with greatest reduction in metastatic CRC.
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Does Bariatric Surgery Increase or Decrease Cancer Risk? It Depends.
Bariatric surgery is related to decreased risk for hormone-related cancers but may increase colorectal cancer, although the data are mixed.
Commentary
Oxaliplatin in Older Adults With Resected Colorectal Cancer: Is There a Benefit?
“One of the things that we still need to discuss and think about in our wider community is the impact of adjuvant chemotherapy in older patients...
News
Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization for Rectal Tumors?
Overall, 20.7% of patients undergoing transcatheter arterial chemoembolization had a pathological complete response.
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Is ChatGPT Reliable for CRC Screening/Surveillance Advice?
ChatGPT’s average overall performance was 45% and the responses were inconsistent in a large proportion of questions.
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Should CRC Surveillance Extend Beyond 5 Years Post Surgery?
“Symptoms or suspicion of a cancer occurring 5-10 years from primary CRC treatment is more likely to represent a non-CRC cancer.”
News
Do Multivitamin Supplements Lower Mortality Risk in CRC?
Researchers assess whether multivitamin use affects overall survival among people with CRC.
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Colorectal Cancer Risk Increasing Across Successive Birth Cohorts
Birth cohort colorectal cancer is a concept that allows people to think of their CRC risk according to their birth cohort in addition to age.
Conference Coverage
Targeted Colorectal Cancer Combo Improves QoL
The results of a new trial may point the way to other dual therapies involving kinase inhibitors, says expert.
