In a nutshell This study investigated the complications associated with a colostomy (COL or stoma; a surgically created opening from the abdomen to bowel after removal of the damaged part of the intestine). Researchers suggested that rectal cancer patients who get a COL do not feel limited 3 years after the surgery. Some background Patients with...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopy (LRS) and robotic rectal cancer surgery (RRS). Researchers suggested that both treatments have similar cancer outcomes and side effects. Some background LRS (removal of the tumor by using a cable with a camera inserted near the tumor) is a non-invasive option...
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In a nutshell This study examined chemoradiation (CRT) + local excision (LE) treatment for stage I/II rectal cancer patients. The study found that CRT + LE was a suitable treatment for patients with higher risk stage I disease. Some background Rectal cancer is often treated with complete removal of the tumor and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the impact of laparoscopic (LPS) compared with open surgery on colorectal liver metastasis (when cancer spreads to the liver). Researchers suggested that LPS is a safe option to treat liver metastasis in colorectal cancer patients. Some background The liver is the most common site of colorectal cancer...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the safety of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and surgery in colon cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis (PM). Researchers reported that HIPEC and surgery was associated with an increased risk of complications. Some background When colon cancer spreads to the abdominal lining (known as...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the benefits of chemotherapy and short-course radiotherapy (SCR) followed by surgery in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) with metastasis (spread to other parts of the body). Researchers suggested that this treatment approach is an effective and safe option for LARC patients with operable...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of uracil-tegafur and leucovorin (UFT/LV) treatment of liver metastasis (when the cancer spread to the liver) in colorectal cancer patients. Researchers suggested that UFT/LV is an effective and safe option for the treatment of liver metastasis after liver surgery. Some background The...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the impact of laparoscopy (LPS) compared with open surgery on long-term outcomes of colorectal cancer patients. Researchers suggested that LPS is not associated with better long-term outcomes. Some background Colorectal LPS (removal of the tumor by using a cable with a camera inserted near the tumor) is a...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the outcomes of rectal cancer patients with complete or near-complete response to chemotherapy and radiation therapy (CRT) who do not undergo surgery. Researchers reported that not undergoing surgery, in selected patients, is a safe option for treatment of rectal cancer. Some background The standard...
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In a nutshell This phase 2 trial recruiting in Houston, Texas (US) aims to compare the effect of having a liver tumor surgically removed along with chemotherapy to chemotherapy alone in patients whose colorectal cancer has spread to their liver and lungs. The main outcome to be measured is overall survival (time from treatment until death from any...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the necessity of re-evaluation of locally advanced tumors (spread to the lymph nodes) after chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Researchers reported that re-evaluation is important to better plan treatment. Some background Chemotherapy and radiation therapy (CTRT) followed by surgery is the standard...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effects of immunonutrition in colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery. Researchers reported that including immunonutrients in patient diets reduces the complications after surgery and increases survival. Some background The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program describes the recommended care...
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