GI Oncology
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Lentinan missed primary endpoint in gastric cancer trial
A shiitake mushroom extract called lentinan did not improve overall survival in advanced gastric cancer when added to the oral fluoropyrimidine S-...
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Enhanced recovery protocol for colectomy patients reduced hospital stay
Key clinical point: A multihospital enhanced recovery process for colectomy patients decreased length of stay and morbidity. Major finding: After...
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Oxaliplatin boosts pCR in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
Key clinical point: Perioperative oxaliplatin administered in combination with fluorouracil and radiotherapy was associated with a higher rate of...
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Study shows faster increase in obesity prevalence among cancer survivors
Key clinical point: Cancer survivors had a significantly faster increase in obesity prevalence compared with adults without a history of cancer....
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Colorectal cancer screening quality measures – beyond colonoscopy
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Task force affirms value of colorectal cancer screening
Colorectal cancer screening by a variety of methods is worthwhile and recommended for all adults aged 50-75 years, according to the latest...
From the AGA Journals
Immunosuppressive regimens did not affect risk of cancer recurrence in meta-analysis
Among patients with immune-mediated diseases and a history of malignancy, cancer recurrence rates were similar regardless of whether they received...
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Anticlaudin antibody increases survival in advanced gastric cancer
Key clinical point: A novel monoclonal antibody in combination with chemotherapy increased overall and progression-free survival in advanced...
From the AGA Journals
VIDEO: Asymptomatic pancreatic cysts rarely became malignant
Only 1% of adults with asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts developed invasive pancreatic adenocarcinoma after more than 5 years of follow-up...
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Race predicts poor outcomes in people with liver cancer
Race was the strongest predictor of outcome in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.