Gastric Cancer Archives - Page 15 of 17

Dr. Farma provides his insight on treating the elderly patient population in the surgical oncology s

Docetaxel Plus Oxaliplatin with 5-Fluorouracil May Be Effective for Advanced Gastric Cancer

November 25, 2014

Docetaxel, oxaliplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (TEF) may be effective for the treatment of patients with advanced gastric cancer.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

For Gastric Cancer, Adjuvant Chemoradiation Improves Survival

November 19, 2014

Patients with gastric cancer who received adjuvant chemoradiotherapy have higher survival rates compared with those who have only adjuvant.

Potential link between an individual’s consumption of dairy products and their risk of gastric cance

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Is There a Relationship Between Dairy Consumption and Gastric Cancer?

November 14, 2014

Potential link between an individual’s consumption of dairy products and their risk of gastric cancer.

Gastric Cancer and the Link to Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Heliobacter Pylori Eradication Reduces Risk of Gastric Cancer for Over 10 Years

November 6, 2014

Eradicating Heliobacter pylori reduces risk for developing gastric cancer for more than 10 years.

Patients treated with enzalutamide have better outcomes compared with placebo.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Cyramza Approved for Combo Therapy in Advanced Gastric Cancer

November 5, 2014

FDA has approved ramucirumab (Cyramza; Eli Lilly) for use in combination with paclitaxel for the treatment of gastric cancer.

The Changing Landscape of Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Results from a Meta-Analayses Evaluation Postoperative Chemoradiotherapy in Patients with Gastric Cancer with D2 Lymphadenectomy

November 5, 2014

Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy is associated wither longer survival in patients with D2 lymphadenectomy.

miniDOX Chemotherapy for Patients with Advanced Gastric Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Adjuvant Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin Following D2 Gastrectomy May Be Effective for Gastric Cancer

November 5, 2014

Adjuvant capecitabine with oxaliplatin after gastrectomy is a viable option for patients with operable stage gastric cancer.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

For Patients Undergoing Surgery for Advanced Gastric Cancer, Somatostatin May Improve Outcomes

November 5, 2014

Postoperative treatment with somatostatin decreases the volume and duration of drainage in advanced gastric cancer.

More research for the effectiveness of Botox injections in slowing the growth of tumors.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

Can Botox Block Gastric Cancer Growth?

By

Bryant Furlow

September 8, 2014

More research is warranted to determine the effectiveness of Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) injections in slowing the growth of tumors.

Gastrointestinal Cancers

New Technology Allows Researchers to Effectively Study DNA of Stomach Cancer Cells

July 16, 2014

Researchers overcame a previous barrier to studying certain features of stomach cancer cells—the necessity to have a large amount of DNA.

Diagnosis & Disease Information

Docetaxel Plus Oxaliplatin with 5-Fluorouracil May Be Effective for Advanced Gastric Cancer

For Gastric Cancer, Adjuvant Chemoradiation Improves Survival

Is There a Relationship Between Dairy Consumption and Gastric Cancer?

Heliobacter Pylori Eradication Reduces Risk of Gastric Cancer for Over 10 Years

Cyramza Approved for Combo Therapy in Advanced Gastric Cancer

Results from a Meta-Analayses Evaluation Postoperative Chemoradiotherapy in Patients with Gastric Cancer with D2 Lymphadenectomy

Adjuvant Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin Following D2 Gastrectomy May Be Effective for Gastric Cancer

For Patients Undergoing Surgery for Advanced Gastric Cancer, Somatostatin May Improve Outcomes

Can Botox Block Gastric Cancer Growth?

New Technology Allows Researchers to Effectively Study DNA of Stomach Cancer Cells

Narrow Band Imaging May Improve Detection of Colorectal Adenomas and Polyps