Adherence to Topical Management of Hand-Foot Skin Reaction Poor Among Patients Treated With Regorafenib
Researchers sought to measure adherence to topical management regimens among patients with HFSR due to treatment with regorafenib.
Colon Cancer
Patient Reports Indicate Discussions on Symptom Management Are Insufficient
Researchers surveyed patients on pain, fatigue, and distress due to their diagnosis, as well as their perception of management of these symptoms.
Number of Colorectal Cancer Deaths Projected to Rise Worldwide
Researchers found that mortality rates for colon cancer are predicted to continue decreasing in the majority of included countries from Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania, but not Latin America or the Caribbean.
Risk for Colon Cancer, Osteogenic Sarcoma Higher With Presence of Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
Researchers reviewed cancer incidence in patients with Diamond-Blackfan anemia.
Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Reliably Identifies Small Polyps
Researchers evaluated the performance of real-time CAD with endocytoscopes among 791 consecutive patients undergoing colonoscopy.
Insurance Type Influences Colon Cancer Survival
Researchers evaluated survival in patients with colon cancer, according to the type of insurance the patients held.
Following ACS Guidelines Shown to Improve Outcomes for Colon Cancer Survivors
A prospective study assessing the outcomes of a cohort of participants in the CALGB 89803 study determined the effect of following the American Cancer Society guidelines on survival for persons with colon cancer.
Increased Nut Consumption May Reduce Colon Cancer Recurrence, Death
Investigators conducted a prospective observational study involving patients with stage III colon cancer to examine the correlation of nut intake with cancer mortality.
Novel Approach Can Improve Both Colorectal Cancer Screening Outcomes and Adherence
Study results presented at the 2018 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium demonstrated the sensitivity and specificity of the CMx biomimetic platform, a novel approach to detecting CRC and precancerous lesions that could improve screening rates.
ACS Survivorship Guidelines for Healthy Behaviors Beneficial for Colon Cancer Survivors
Patients with stage III colon cancer who follow the ACS guidelines for a healthy lifestyle after adjuvant chemotherapy had longer disease-free survival and overall survival.
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