In a nutshell This report aimed to establish if radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of liver metastases originating from colorectal cancer (CRC) provides any benefits to patients with Stage IV of the disease. Main result: RFA extends progression-free survival by 7 months. Some background RFA is a medical procedure for treating patients with small tumors...
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In a nutshell The present study investigated if patients with spread colorectal cancer that have mutations in the KRAS gene benefit from Cetuximab treatment. Some background Cancer that originates in the colon or rectum (parts of the intestine) is called colorectal cancer (CRC). If the cancer has spread from its original location, beyond the...
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In a nutshell The present study evaluated the long-term quality of life (QOL) for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) who had cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and HIPEC (hyperthermic perioperative chemotherapy). Main findings: patients who survived the procedure regained their baseline (pre-operative) QOL within 6-12 months after...
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In a nutshell The present study compared the efficacy of two surgical techniques to treat pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP): debulking and cytoreduction. Cytoreductive surgery achieved better surgical results and yielded higher 3- and 5-year survival rates, compared with debulking. Some background PMP is a rare condition caused by the production of...
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In a nutshell This study tested whether chemotherapy after surgery (adjuvant chemotherapy) extends survival and reduces the risk of cancer recurrence in patients with stage II colorectal cancer (CRC). Some background Stage II colorectal cancer (cancer in the colon or rectum) is confined to the digestive tract. It is usually treated with surgery...
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