High Rate of Actionable Genetic Variants Found in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Multigene panel testing in a large cohort of patients with colorectal cancer revealed a high rate of clinically actionable genetic variants.
Colorectal Cancer
Cancer Screening and Detection Remain Below Prepandemic Levels
Screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer decreased from prepandemic levels in early 2020, rebounded in late 2020, and decreased again in 2021.
Up to 10% of Early-Onset mCRC Cases May Be Driven by Undiagnosed IBD
As many as 10% of early-onset metastatic colorectal cancer cases may be attributable to undiagnosed inflammatory bowel disease, a study suggests.
Overall Cancer Mortality 18% Higher in American Indians/Alaska Natives
Breast and prostate cancer mortality rates were higher in AIAN individuals than in White individuals, despite lower incidence rates.
MYC Inhibitor Can Stave Off Progression in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
In a first-in-human trial of patients with solid tumors, a MYC inhibitor appeared tolerable and enabled nearly half of evaluable patients to maintain stable disease.
Most Doctors Surveyed Said Life Expectancy Should Guide Cancer Screening
About 75% of physicians surveyed agreed that a life expectancy of fewer than 10 years is a reasonable criterion for stopping cancer screening.
Perioperative Systemic Therapy Not Suitable for All With CRC Liver Metastasis
Perioperative systemic treatment for colorectal cancer liver metastasis can improve disease-free survival but not overall survival, a meta-analysis suggests.
Meta-Analysis Clarifies Risk of Cutaneous AEs Associated With PI3K Inhibitors
The incidence of cutaneous adverse events in cancer patients receiving PI3K inhibitors may be as high as 29%, a meta-analysis suggests.
Diverticular Disease Associated With Increased Risk of Multiple Cancers
Patients with diverticular disease had an increased risk of lung, prostate, breast, hematologic, colorectal, gastric, liver, and pancreatic cancers.
Trial Raises Questions About Effectiveness of Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Screening colonoscopy may provide a small reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer and no reduction in the risk of death, a study suggests.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in Gastrointestinal Cancers
Loading... 
Loading...