Gastrointestinal Cancer
News
New agent extends progression-free survival in advanced pancreatic cancer
Key clinical point: The investigational cytotoxic agent TH-302 extended progression-free survival and improved the tumor response rate in advanced...
News
Immunosuppression not tied to subsequent cancer in IBD with cancer history
Key clinical point: Immunosuppressive therapy in IBD patients is not related to cancer in patients with a history of cancer.
News
More activity, less television prolongs life in colorectal Ca
Key clinical point: Higher activity levels and lower TV viewing levels were associated with lower all-cause mortality in older adults with...
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Docetaxel/oxaliplatin/5-fluorouracil effective in treatment of advanced gastric cancer
Key clinical point: Docetaxel/oxaliplatin/5-fluorouracil (TEF) should be considered as either a primary or subsidiary component of treatments for...
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Endoscopic mucosal resection proves effective, durable for Barrett’s-associated neoplasia
Key clinical point: Endoscopic therapy should replace esophagectomy for Barrett’s-associated neoplasia. Major finding: Barrett’s esophagus was...
Conference Coverage
Palliative tumor removal extends survival
Key clinical point: Palliative removal of the primary tumor extends survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
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Antibiotic bowel prep significantly reduces colon surgery infections
Key clinical point: Effective bowel prep must include oral antibiotics as well as laxatives. Major finding: Prepping colorectal surgery patients...
Feature
A round-up of ASCO’s 2013-2014 guideline releases, updates, and endorsements
News
Low-stage colon cancers need to be followed post surgery for recurrence
Key clinical point: The incidence of treatable recurrence is the same regardless of the stage of the primary colon tumor. Major finding: Six...