ASCO: Guidelines Released for Early Detection, Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Stratified guidelines emphasize optimal detection methods and treatments of colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer
PROMS Tool Revealed Unmet Needs in Care of Resected Colorectal Cancer
A report on pilot groups’ use and evaluation of a PROMS tool for patients who underwent surgical treatment for colorectal cancer showed unmet needs in several domains.
Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders in Colorectal Cancer Survivors
According to researchers, patients diagnosed with a mental health disorder following colorectal cancer diagnosis have an increased risk of death.
Distinct Clinical and Molecular Features Linked to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Some patients with colorectal cancer are more likely to have disease characterized by a high frequency of mutations, microsatellite instability, and strong immune activation.
Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer May Often Be Misdiagnosed
Most patients are diagnosed at advanced stages of disease, report waiting months before seeing doctor.
Efficacy and Safety of Celecoxib on the Incidence of Recurrent Colorectal Adenomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
[Cancer Management and Research] This review and meta-analysis seeks to evaluate efficacy and safety of celecoxib in patients with a history of adenomas.
Impact of Patient-Related Factors on HRQoL of Colorectal Cancer Survivors With a Permanent Ostomy
Early identification of risk factors for diminished HRQoL in patients likely to receive a permanent stoma following colorectal cancer surgery can facilitate implementation of early mitigating measures.
Patients Report on Benefits of Adherence to an Early Recovery Plan Following Colorectal Surgery
Traditional measures of postsurgical clinical outcome do not capture patients’ perceptions; therefore, researchers sought to measure patient perspectives using 5 PROMs.
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.
Identifying Support Needs for Caregivers, Patients With Colorectal Cancer
Researchers sought to identify the support networks for patients with colorectal cancer.
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