Could Cetuximab Maintenance Play a Role in RAS Wild-Type Metastatic CRC?
(MedPage Today) -- Maintenance therapy with cetuximab (Erbitux) after FOLFIRI (leucovorin, fluorouracil, and irinotecan) plus cetuximab induction therapy led to better outcomes for patients with RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - September 18, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Advanced Young-Onset Adenoma Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 -- Advanced young-onset adenoma (YOA) increases the risk for new colorectal cancer (CRC) eightfold, according to a study published online in the September issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Yas Casey, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Mum hit with bowel cancer twice after doctors ignored her symptoms - 'I just knew'
A mum is speaking out about her colon cancer symptoms to inspire others to advocate for their health when doctors aren't listening. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Signs and Symptoms for Earlier Diagnosis of Early-Onset CRC Signs and Symptoms for Earlier Diagnosis of Early-Onset CRC
The incidence of colorectal cancer among younger patients is on the rise. Learn how to identify the early signs and symptoms of this disease.Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news

Mom who had colorectal cancer TWICE before age of 50 shares symptoms that doctors kept blaming on her being 'too sensitive'
Sherri Rollins, a mother-of-two from North Carolina, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer twice before age 50 and suffered from subtle symptoms like back pain, weight loss, and gas (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Adults Overdue for CRC Screen Rarely Receive Recommendation for Screening
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 -- Only about one-quarter of adults who are overdue for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening receive a recommendation from their clinician, according to a research letter published online Sept. 12 in the Annals of Internal... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Few With CRC in Sub-Saharan Africa Receive Guideline-Concordant Care
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 -- Fewer than one in 20 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) receive guideline-concordant treatment, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the National... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 -- Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings -- and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests. The study, by the American Cancer Society, focused on a nationwide sample of more... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Study Links Being Breastfed to Cancer Risk in Adulthood
(MedPage Today) -- Additional evidence for a possible link between breastfeeding and colorectal cancer (CRC) was found in a large cohort study. In two prospective cohorts of 158,696 women followed for more than 20 years, being breastfed in infancy... (Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology)
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - September 8, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for CRC Incidence, Mortality in Patients With IBD
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 -- For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), statin use is associated with a reduced risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Episode 5: Liver-Directed Therapy for Colorectal Cancer Episode 5: Liver-Directed Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
How do you know if your patient will benefit from liver-directed therapy for colorectal cancer? Join experts Drs Benjamin Schlechter and Ammar Sarwar as they discuss.Medscape (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology InDiscussion Source Type: news

Former Zimbabwe captain Streak dies aged 49 - reports
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has died of colon and liver cancer at the age of 49, ESPNcricinfo reported on Sunday. Streak was the all-time leading test wicket-taker for his country, taking 216 wickets and scoring 1,990 runs in 65 tests between 1993-2005. He had been undergoing treatment in…#zimbabwe #heathstreak #espncricinfo #johannesburg #angels #nadine #kolkataknightriders #worldcup (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a new series of anti-smoking ads for its "Tips From Former Smokers" campaign. The graphic ads focus on people who have smoking-related illnesses, such as vision loss and colorectal cancer, and highlight the benefits of quitting for smokers' loved ones. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - September 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Statins linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis
Cholesterol-lowering statins might protect patients with ulcerative colitis from developing and dying from colorectal cancer. Statin treatment was also associated with a lower risk of death regardless of cause in patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. This is according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in eClinicalMedicine. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - September 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic researchers publish key findings about cell proteins to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colon cancer
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified key findings that can assist clinicians in predicting whether a patient with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy. The study was published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research and highlights the potentia l of using spatial analysis of specific proteins as a predictive tool for selecting appropriate candidates for PD-1 blockade immunotherapy in colorectal cancer, ultimately improving treatment outcomes and minimizing unnecessary treatments. The… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 31, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news