MMR/MSI Status May Differ by Lesion in Synchronous Multiple Primary CRC
Synchronous multiple primary colorectal cancer can be classified into 3 subgroups according to the MMR and MSI status of each lesion, according to researchers.
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Cancer-Related Mortality Tied to Residential Segregation
Residential racial and economic segregation across US counties is associated with higher cancer mortality, a study suggests.
Robotic Resection Cuts Perioperative Morbidity With Liver Cancer
Patients who underwent robotic liver resection had shorter hospital stays and were less likely to be admitted to the ICU than patients who underwent open liver resection.
Accredited Hospitals Fail to Disclose Costs of Common Cancer Surgeries
Roughly half of hospitals accredited by the ACS-CoC failed to disclose the cost of 5 common cancer surgeries, researchers found.
Adults Lack Knowledge About Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
In a survey of more than 1000 adults, 83% said they are unaware of the signs or symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Have Higher Risk of Death After Cancer Surgeries
Patients with Medicare Advantage insurance plans have an increased risk of death after certain cancer surgeries, a study suggests.
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.
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.
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk of Pancreatic Cancer in Patients With Obesity
Bariatric surgery may reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with obesity who are younger than 50 years of age, a study suggests.
Genetic Testing “Should Be Considered” for All Patients With Appendix Cancer
As many as 1 in 10 patients with appendix cancer may carry an inherited gene sequence variation associated with cancer susceptibility, a study suggests.
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