http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com Latest articles from ONA Colorectal Cancer ONA Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Cancer news and feature articles for oncology nurses. Colorectal Cancer Admin@haymarketmedia.com no Time to tumor growth proved to be the best metric for predicting overall survival in persons with metastatic colorectal cancer on bevacizumab. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/time-to-tumor-growth-best-predicts-survival-in-colorectal-cancer/article/293685/ Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Time to tumor growth proved to be the best metric for predicting overall survival in persons with metastatic colorectal cancer on bevacizumab. ONA Phase 3 trial evaluating Vectibix vs. Erbitux for the treatment of chemo-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer meets its primary endpoint for overall survival. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/egfr-antagonists-compared-in-colorectal-cancer-trial/article/292525/ Wed, 08 May 2013 14:56:33 GMT Phase 3 trial evaluating Vectibix vs. Erbitux for the treatment of chemo-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer meets its primary endpoint for overall survival. ONA 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. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/full-clinical-benefits-of-regorafenib-in-mcrc-attainable-when-aes-are-proactively-managed/article/290667/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:48:44 GMT 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. ONA Combining cetuximab (Erbitux) with standard therapy improved the resectability of previously inoperable liver metastases of colorectal cancer. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/cetuximab-enables-liver-metastasis-surgery-in-colorectal-cancer/article/289493/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT Combining cetuximab (Erbitux) with standard therapy improved the resectability of previously inoperable liver metastases of colorectal cancer. ONA Before Medicare halted coverage for screening CT colonography in March 2009, the technique was indeed being used appropriately, a study has found. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/virtual-colonoscopy-usage-was-medicare-appropriate/article/288477/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT Before Medicare halted coverage for screening CT colonography in March 2009, the technique was indeed being used appropriately, a study has found. ONA Although the absolute risk is low, use of anesthesia for colonoscopy is associated with a somewhat higher frequency of complications. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/anesthesia-raises-risk-of-colonoscopy-complications/article/284670/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT Although the absolute risk is low, use of anesthesia for colonoscopy is associated with a somewhat higher frequency of complications. ONA 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. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/screening-colonoscopy-significantly-reduces-the-risk-of-advanced-colorectal-cancer/article/284089/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT 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. ONA Women with Lynch syndrome and endometrial cancer have elevated risks for several other cancers, including breast, bladder, and kidney cancers. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/lynch-related-endometrial-cancer-raises-risk-of-other-cancers/article/283631/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT Women with Lynch syndrome and endometrial cancer have elevated risks for several other cancers, including breast, bladder, and kidney cancers. ONA Mutations in four genes never before associated with colorectal cancer have been found to raise a person's risk for the disease by up to 40%. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/new-gene-mutations-raise-colorectal-cancer-risk/article/282715/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Mutations in four genes never before associated with colorectal cancer have been found to raise a person's risk for the disease by up to 40%. ONA A recent study uncovered adenoma detection rates significantly higher than those set in national guidelines. http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/benchmarks-for-adenoma-detection-may-be-too-low/article/282703/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT A recent study uncovered adenoma detection rates significantly higher than those set in national guidelines. ONA http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-efficacy-safety-study-of-morab-004-to-treat-metastatic-colorectal-cancer/article/243229/ Tue, 29 May 2012 17:10:02 GMT ONA A look at the following clinical trial: Innovative Tools to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Manitoba http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-innovative-tools-to-improve-colorectal-cancer-screening-rates-in-manitoba/article/207441/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:33:22 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: Innovative Tools to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Manitoba ONA A look at the following clinical trial: Colorectal Cancer Detection by Means of Optical Fluoroscopy http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-colorectal-cancer-detection-by-means-of-optical-fluoroscopy/article/207440/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:30:24 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: Colorectal Cancer Detection by Means of Optical Fluoroscopy ONA A look at the following clinical trial: Longitudinal Study of Symptoms in Colorectal Cancer http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-longitudinal-study-of-symptoms-in-colorectal-cancer/article/207438/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:25:05 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: Longitudinal Study of Symptoms in Colorectal Cancer ONA A look at the following clinical trial: Combination Chemotherapy Treatments in Patients With Colorectal Cancer Stage II and III http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/clinical-trial-combination-chemotherapy-treatments-in-patients-with-colorectal-cancer-stage-ii-and-iii/article/207436/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:21:13 GMT A look at the following clinical trial: Combination Chemotherapy Treatments in Patients With Colorectal Cancer Stage II and III ONA