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DDW: Full-spectrum preferred over forward-viewing colonoscopy

DDW: Full-spectrum preferred over forward-viewing colonoscopy

Increased polyp and adenoma detection rates are associated with use of full-spectrum endoscopy colonoscope.

Time to tumor growth best predicts survival in colorectal cancer

Time to tumor growth proved to be the best metric for predicting overall survival in persons with metastatic colorectal cancer on bevacizumab.

EGFR antagonists compared in colorectal cancer trial

Phase 3 trial evaluating Vectibix vs. Erbitux for the treatment of chemo-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer meets its primary endpoint for overall survival.

Comprehensive talks with primary care providers up CRC screening

Comprehensive talks with primary care providers up CRC screening

Having more comprehensive discussions about colorectal cancer screening with primary care providers (PCPs) is associated with increased odds of screening.

Full Clinical Benefits of Regorafenib in mCRC Attainable When AEs Are Proactively Managed

Adverse events associated with regorafenib are manageable with a proactive strategy that includes prophylactic treatment and education for the patient, caregiver, and healthcare provider, research presented at the ONS 38th Annual Congress has shown.

Cetuximab enables liver metastasis surgery in colorectal cancer

Combining cetuximab (Erbitux) with standard therapy improved the resectability of previously inoperable liver metastases of colorectal cancer.

Virtual colonoscopy usage was Medicare-appropriate

Before Medicare halted coverage for screening CT colonography in March 2009, the technique was indeed being used appropriately, a study has found.

Anesthesia raises risk of colonoscopy complications

Although the absolute risk is low, use of anesthesia for colonoscopy is associated with a somewhat higher frequency of complications.

Certain geriatric factors can predict how patients with mCRC will tolerate chemotherapy

Certain geriatric factors can predict how patients with mCRC will tolerate chemotherapy

For elderly patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, certain geriatric scores were predictive of severe toxicity or unexpected hospitalization after fluorouracil-based chemotherapy with or without irinotecan.

Screening colonoscopy significantly reduces the risk of advanced colorectal cancer

A new study adds support to current medical recommendations stating that screening colonoscopy substantially reduced the likelihood of advanced CRC in either the right or left side of the colon being diagnosed in an average-risk adult.

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