Continuing Full Induction Regimen Not Beneficial in Metastatic CRC
Maintenance therapy shows benefit versus observation in terms of PFS but not overall survival.
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer News & Features
Descriptive Assessment Illustrates Costs of End-of-Life Care for Patients with Colorectal Cancer in the United States and Canada
Researchers conducted an assessment of end-of-life care and the effects of care practices on costs for patients with CRC in the United States and in Canada.
Treatment for Younger Adults With CRC Improved Under ACA
Timely receipt of adjuvant chemo more likely in DCE-eligible patients with resected stage IIB to IIIC CRC.
Travel Distance Shown to Be a Rural-Urban Disparity in Access to Specialized Cancer Care
This study found that many rural-living patients with colorectal or cervical cancer may have to travel significantly greater distances to reach a cancer specialist than urban dwellers.
CRC Screening Up for Ages 45 to 49 After ACS Guideline Update
Increase in screening rates in quarters 3, 4 of 2018 versus quarter 1; no change for people in their 50s.
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
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