In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of preventative antibiotic treatment with clarithromycin (Biaxin) to prevent skin-related side effects associated with panitumumab (Vectibix) treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The data showed that clarithromycin administered daily along with a simple...
Read MoreColorectal cancer Posts on Medivizor
Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of different bevacizumab schedules in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of bevacizumab (Avastin) administered either on the same day or a few days before chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The data showed that bevacizumab administered 4 days before chemotherapy significantly improved overall survival with...
Read MoreComparing the safety and effectiveness of regorafenib versus TAS-102 for the treatment of patients with unresponsive metastatic colorectal cancer.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of regorafenib (Stivarga) versus TAS-102 (Lonsurf; trifluridine-tipiracil) for the treatment of patients with unresponsive metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The data showed that both treatments were safe and lead to similar survival outcomes for primary and secondary treatment of...
Read MoreEvaluating outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of elderly patients over 80 years with colorectal cancer.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the short- and long-term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery (LS; keyhole surgery) for the treatment of elderly patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) aged over 80 years. The data showed that LS is a good and safe option for these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common types of cancer...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of anlotinib for unresponsive metastatic colorectal cancer.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of anlotinib (AL3818) for the treatment of patients with unresponsive metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The data showed that anlotinib was safe and significantly improved survival without cancer progression for these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of total neoadjuvant therapy versus standard neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) versus standard neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). The data showed that TNT was associated with improved outcomes compared with standard CRT for these patients. Some background...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety of chemotherapy before surgery for locally advanced colon cancer.
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety, effectiveness, and side effect profile of chemotherapy given before surgery for the treatment of patients with locally advanced colon cancer (LACC). The data showed that this treatment was safe and effective with manageable side effects for these patients. Some background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one...
Read MorePercutaneous radiofrequency ablation improves the outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (PRA) in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases (LM). Researchers suggested that PRA is a good and safe method for the treatment of these patients. Some background CRC is a common cancer worldwide, affecting 4.3% of...
Read MoreDoes adding chemotherapy after surgery for liver metastasis improve the long-term outcome of patients with colorectal cancer?
In a nutshell The study investigated the impact of adding chemotherapy after surgery to remove liver metastasis on the outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). The study reported a significantly longer survival in patients undergoing further chemotherapy. Some background Up to 50% of patients with CRC develop...
Read MoreFOLFIRINOX before pre-surgery treatment can improve the outcomes of patients with rectal cancer
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to investigate FOLFIRINOX (oxaliplatin, irinotecan, leucovorin, and fluorouracil) before pre-surgery chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for patients with rectal cancer (RC). The study found that FOLFIRINOX given before CRT and surgery improved the outcomes of these patients. Some background RC can be treated with...
Read MoreInvestigating herbal medicines to reduce chemotherapy related digestive side effects in patients with colorectal cancer
In a nutshell The aim of this study was to evaluate herbal medicines to treat gastrointestinal (GI) side effects in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) treated with chemotherapy. The study found that herbal medicines reduced some GI side effects in these patients. Some background CRC can be treated with surgery to remove the tumor. In general,...
Read MoreUpdates on the addition of radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
In a nutshell This study reviewed the role of the addition of radiation therapy (RT) for the treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Researchers suggested that radiation therapy during surgery is associated with a lower recurrence (when cancer comes back) rate. Some background Locally advanced and locally recurrent rectal cancer are...
Read More