In a nutshell This study investigated the outcomes of patients with rectal cancer who received enhanced recovery pathway (ERP) in combination with surgery. Researchers suggested that ERP was associated with longer overall survival. Some background The standard treatment for rectal cancer is surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, rectal...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pertuzumab (Perjeta) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) in patients with colorectal cancer and HER2 mutation (an abnormal gene). Researchers suggested that this treatment could be a safe option for patients with metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer (mCRC). Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of the combined treatment FOLFIRI with aflibercept (Zaltrap) outside of clinical trials in patients with metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer (mCRC). Researchers suggested that this treatment might be a safe second line option in patients who progressed after first-line...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of consolidation chemotherapy after initial treatment in locally advanced rectal cancer. Researchers suggested that this treatment is safe and is associated with improved cancer outcomes. Some background Colorectal cancer is the fifth most common cancer. From all the colorectal...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of mFOLFOX6 (oxaliplatin, leucovorin, fluorouracil) and nivolumab (Opdivo) with and without a new cancer vaccine (CV301) for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The main outcome will be overall survival. This trial is being conducted in California and New Jersey,...
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In a nutshell This phase 2 trial will investigate the safety and effectiveness of tisotumab vedotin (TTV) for the treatment of solid tumors. The main outcome will be the response rate to treatment. This trial will take place in the United States, France, and Italy. The details Colorectal cancer (CRC) is caused by excessive cell growth...
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In a nutshell This trial is comparing the effectiveness and toxicity of ABT-165 or bevacizumab (Avastin) plus FOLFIRI (irinotecan, leucovorin, fluorouracil) chemotherapy in patients with metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer. The main outcome to be measured will be tumor response and survival without cancer...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of chemotherapy followed by a less invasive surgery for early rectal cancer. The main outcome will be the number of patients keeping their rectum. This trial is being conducted in Canada and the United States. The details Rectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US. The standard...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of X-ray brachytherapy (XRB) in the treatment of patients with rectal cancer who underwent local surgery. Researchers suggested that XRB is associated with improved outcomes and could be used instead of radical surgery. Some background Screening programs increased the number of patients being diagnosed...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer outcomes. Researchers suggested that SBRT improves survival in these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. The liver is the most...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness and safety of vicriviroc (VIC) plus pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. The main outcome to be measured is the tumor response to treatment. This trial is being conducted in the US and Canada. The details Colorectal cancer is the third most common...
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In a nutshell This study investigated long term rectal cancer outcomes in patients who received chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and transanal microsurgery. Researchers suggested that this treatment improves treatment outcomes and quality of life of patients. Some background The standard treatment for rectal cancer is surgery. However,...
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