In a nutshell The present study compared the results of two surgical techniques for the removal of cancerous colonic polyps: surgical resection versus colonoscopic polypectomy. Some background Most colorectal cancers develop from a malignant (cancerous) polyp, an abnormal growth on the inner surface of the large intestine. When a polyp is...
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Evaluating the efficacy of intraoperative radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer
In a nutshell The present review evaluates the results and complications of intra-operative radiotherapy (IORT) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced (stage III) and recurrent colorectal cancer (CRC). Some background Locally advanced CRC means that the cancer has spread beyond (invaded) the lining of the large intestine...
Read MoreTowards guidelines to prevent colorectal cancer recurrence
This article presents results of recent studies concerning the interplay between the body's chemistry and behavioral factors that influence colorectal cancer (CRC) recurrence. Recent advances in CRC treatment have produced new and promising biological treatments. However, tumors sometimes have unique features that render many of these therapies...
Read MoreThe risk of recurrent colorectal cancers in Lynch syndrome patients
In a nutshell This study aimed to determine the risk of developing a second colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients with Lynch syndrome previously treated with surgical resection of a CRC tumor. The main finding was that patients treated with a partial resection were at a higher risk of a second cancer than those treated with a total resection of...
Read MoreComparison between different chemotherapy regimens for early breast cancer
In a nutshell The present study compared the long-term efficacy and safety of different adjuvant chemotherapy regimens for breast cancer. Main results: chemotherapy clearly provides survival benefits; the higher the dosage, the higher the survival rates, despite more toxicity. Some background Many women with early stage breast cancer receive...
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