Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Colorectal cancer risk stratification enhanced by combining family history and genetic risk scores
As the genetic risk score increased, there was an observed increased risk for individuals with first-degree relatives, second-degree relatives, or...
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New treatment options emerge for intermediate, advanced HCC
SAN FRANCISCO – Two new therapies that target VEGF signaling are efficacious and may expand the treatment for intermediate and advanced HCC.
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VIDEO: Model supports endoscopic resection for some T1b esophageal adenocarcinomas
Endoscopic resection as an alternative to esophagectomy.
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NASH rapidly overtaking hepatitis C as cause of liver cancer
The analysis is based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data.
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Mortality estimates put pancreatic cancer on the map
Rates in Utah and Vermont should have the rest of the country between them in 2018.
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Massive liver metastasis from colon adenocarcinoma causing cardiac tamponade
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Exercise during chemotherapy may yield long-term physical benefits
ORLANDO – Four years after participating in an 18-week exercise program during cancer treatment, patients reported more moderate-to-vigorous...
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Colorectal cancer deaths projected for 2018
Estimates for each state put the lowest rate in Utah.
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Pembrolizumab nets durable responses in sorafenib-treated advanced HCC
With a median follow-up of 8.4 months, the overall response rate was 16.3% and the median duration of response was 8.2 months.
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Sequence of regorafenib, cetuximab matters in later-line CRC therapy
SAN FRANCISCO – Median overall survival was 17.4 months when regorafenib was given first and 11.6 months when cetuximab was given first in later-...
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ROBOT trial compares surgical approaches to esophagectomy
The robot-assisted method works for patients with resectable esophageal cancer.