Sociodemographic Factors Influenced Survival in Young Adults With Colorectal Cancer
In this study, a young adult was defined as an individual who was 40 years or younger.
Colorectal Cancer
Older Adults Are Less Likely to Receive Second-Line Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Study Reports
Even though older adults were prescribed second-line therapies less frequently than younger adults, patients had similar overall survival outcomes across age subgroups.
Primary Tumor Resection Prior to Chemotherapy Does Not Improve OS in Patients With Synchronous Metastatic CRC
Synchronous metastatic disease is characterized by the presence of metastatic lesions, in addition to the primary tumor, at diagnosis.
Longer Maintenance of QoL in BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer With Triplet Regimen vs an Irinotecan-Based Regimen
The randomized, phase 3 BEACON CRC trial was a 3-arm study conducted in patients with pretreated metastatic CRC characterized by a BRAF V600E mutation.
Continuing Full Induction Regimen Not Beneficial in Metastatic CRC
Maintenance therapy shows benefit versus observation in terms of PFS but not overall survival.
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.
Bariatric Surgery May Raise Risk for Colon Cancer Years Later
Risk increased for colon cancer 10 to 14 years after surgery; no increase in risk found for rectal cancer.
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