Fruquintinib Potentially Practice-Changing in Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Adding fruquintinib to best supportive care improved progression-free survival and overall survival in the FRESCO-2 trial.
Colorectal Cancer
Risks of Second Primary Malignancies Increased in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
A systematic review and meta-analysis sought to determine the risk of secondary primary cancer for survivors of colorectal cancer.
Eating Ultra-Processed Food May Up Colorectal Cancer Risk in Men
Overall ultra-processed food consumption and risk for colorectal cancer not associated for women, but risk increased with consumption of ready-to-eat/heat mixed dishes.
Promise and Progress of Clinical Trials for HER2-Targeting Approaches to CRC
Researchers present an analysis of recent trials investigating the use of combination therapy with a monoclonal antibody and another agent in the treatment of HER2-amplified metastatic colorectal cancer.
Medically Integrated Dispensing on the Rise in US Oncology Practices
From 2010 to 2019, the percentage of oncology practices with medically integrated dispensing more than doubled.
Dietary Coaching Intervention Improves Posttreatment Care for Rectal Cancer Survivors
Researchers sought to determine if a telephone-based intervention was feasible and accepted by survivors of rectal cancer for posttreatment care.
Cost of Colorectal Cancer Treatment Varies Substantially Across Countries
A systematic review revealed substantial variations in the cost of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy for colorectal cancer.
Prevalence of CRC Screening Remains Low in Those Aged 50 to 54
Increase in screening differed by age, with 19.4 percent increase for those aged 50 to 54 and 31.6 percent increase for those aged 70 to 75.
Additional Biopsies After CRC Biopsy Not Tied to Metachronous CRC
Biopsy of nontumor sites after initial colorectal cancer biopsy not linked to risk for metachronous cancer.
Colonoscopy Before Age 50 May Cut Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
Reduced risk seen with earlier initiation of endoscopy, including lower risk for colorectal cancer diagnosed in women before 55 years of age.
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