In a nutshell This study examined how often and why patients are readmitted to hospital within 90 days of colorectal cancer surgery. Some background Treatment for colorectal cancer often involves surgery, which can be followed by chemotherapy. After a short recovery period in hospital most patients will continue their recovery at home....
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In a nutshell This study compared two treatment approaches on the long-term outcomes of colon cancer patients at risk of peritoneal metastases (spread of the cancer to the lining of the abdomen). Some background The spread of colon cancer to the peritoneum is a life-threatening condition. One treatment is cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether any factors can predict early relapse in colorectal cancer patients treated for peritoneal metastases. Some background Peritoneal metastasis indicates that the cancer has spread to the peritoneum, the lining of the abdomen. At least 10% of patients with colorectal cancer develop peritoneal metastases...
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In a nutshell This study assessed whether a protective stoma (a surgically created opening from the abdomen to bowel) benefits rectal cancer patients undergoing low anterior resection. Some background Low anterior resection is a standard surgery for rectal cancer. It involves removing the rectum and in some cases other parts of the bowel. Where...
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In a nutshell This study analyzed the characteristics and survival of patients with colorectal cancer that had spread to the brain. Some background In a relatively low number of cases cancer can metastasize (spread) to the brain. Most patients with brain metastases will suffer from symptoms including memory problems, language...
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In a nutshell This study compared disease progression and overall survival of metastatic colorectal cancer patients who underwent two different chemotherapy regimens. Some background Metastatic colorectal cancer indicates that the cancer has spread from its original site in the bowel to distant tissues or organs. The most commonly prescribed...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the outcome of patients with colorectal or appendix cancer that had spread to the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity). Some background Peritoneal metastasis indicates that the initial cancer has spread to the peritoneum. Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CS/HIPEC) is...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the treatments received and health-related quality of life of patients living with and beyond colorectal cancer. They also identified factors that were associated with poor health outcomes. Some background The numbers of patients living with or beyond the diagnosis of colorectal cancer is increasing worldwide. In...
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In a nutshell The authors reviewed previous studies to assess whether there is a link between vitamin D levels in patients and the outcome of cancer. Some background Vitamin D is produced by the skin during exposure to sunshine and is also taken in through diet or supplements. Foods high in vitamin D include tuna, salmon, beef liver, fortified...
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In a nutshell This study examined whether skeletal muscle mass could be used to predict complications in colorectal cancer patients undergoing treatment for cancer that has spread to the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). Some background Metastatic colorectal cancer indicates that the cancer has spread from the colon or rectum to another...
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Colon Cancer and Prom Night During junior high, Danielle Ripley-Burgess saw blood on the toilet paper when she went to the bathroom. She asked her mother about it, looked it up on the Internet and decided it wasn’t anything serious. But it kept happening and got worse. “The blood in my stool…sadly, bec[a]me something normal.”…”By...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effect of smoking on survival in patients with colorectal cancer. Some background Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world. There is no one cause of colorectal cancer but several environmental and genetic factors are known to contribute to its development. The International...
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