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Adding Cetuximab to Chemotherapy Shortens Survival by 2 Years in Advanced CRC

March 30, 2020

Adding cetuximab to chemotherapy led to worse outcomes for patients with resectable liver metastases caused by colorectal cancer, updated data from the New EPOC trial showed.

Usefulness of Inflammation-Based Prognostic Scores for Predicting the Risk of Complications After Radical Resection of Colorectal Carcinoma

March 20, 2020

[Cancer Management and Research] Use of inflammatory indices, particularly C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR), is effective in predicting risk for postoperative complications in patients undergoing resection of colorectal cancer.

Recurrence-Free and Overall Survival Better in Adult Patients With Colon Cancer

Vicki Moore, PhD

March 12, 2020

Patients older than 25 years have significantly higher rates of OS and RFS at 3 and 5 years compared with patients younger than 25.

The novel drug appeared effective in healthy, previously untreated patients, but cost, side effects, and other issues may stand in the way of its widespread use.

More Support for “Watch-and-Wait” Approach in Subgroup of Patients With Resectable Rectal Cancer

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

March 5, 2020

Suspected local disease regrowth was seen in 23% of patients with rectal cancer observed following a near or complete clinical response to neoadjuvant therapy.

Risk of Therapy-Associated Polyposis Increased in Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

March 2, 2020

These findings have implications for the screening of survivors of childhood or young adult-related cancers that are independent of prior abdominopelvic radiation therapy.

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial: Cytokine Changes After Colorectal Cancer Resection

Clinical Trial: Sentinel Concept in Early Stage Cervical Cancer

Clinical Trial: Collecting Information From Patients and Family Members With Hereditary Colorectal Cancer or Polyposis Syndrome or Who Are at High Risk of Developing Hereditary Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Adding Cetuximab to Chemotherapy Shortens Survival by 2 Years in Advanced CRC

Usefulness of Inflammation-Based Prognostic Scores for Predicting the Risk of Complications After Radical Resection of Colorectal Carcinoma

Recurrence-Free and Overall Survival Better in Adult Patients With Colon Cancer

More Support for “Watch-and-Wait” Approach in Subgroup of Patients With Resectable Rectal Cancer

Risk of Therapy-Associated Polyposis Increased in Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial: Cytokine Changes After Colorectal Cancer Resection

Clinical Trial: Sentinel Concept in Early Stage Cervical Cancer

Clinical Trial: Collecting Information From Patients and Family Members With Hereditary Colorectal Cancer or Polyposis Syndrome or Who Are at High Risk of Developing Hereditary Colorectal Cancer

Clinical Trial: Trial of Aspirin and Arginine Restriction in Colorectal Cancer

Clinical Trial: Tools for Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates: Multimedia Versus Print

Fact Sheets

Metastatic Cancer (Fact Sheet)

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer and KRAS Gene Testing

Colorectal Cancer: The Importance of Screening and Early Detection

Coping with Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer: New Tools for Making Decisions About Treatment

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Recurrence-Free and Overall Survival Better in Adult Patients With Colon Cancer