colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Added Nov 11, 2021
Do right and left-sided colon cancers have different prognostics?
This study investigated the prognostic differences between right-sided tumors (RT) and left-sided tumors (LT) in colon cancer patients. Researchers reported that RT have worse prognosis and survival than LT.
colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Oncology | Added Nov 09, 2021
Investigating the side effect profiles of different PD-L1/PD-1 inhibitor-based combination therapies.
This study investigated the side effect profiles of different PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor-based combination therapies. The data showed that PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy were associated with a higher risk of treatment-related side effects than with targeted therapy or immunotherapy combinations.
colorectal cancer | Research | 9 pages | source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Added Nov 07, 2021
Can the fat around your organs delay colon cancer progression?
This study looked at the amount of fat found around the internal organs – called visceral fat – of colon cancer patients and whether the amount of fat was linked to their survival.
colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Medicine | Added Nov 02, 2021
Survival rates and prognostic factors for sporadic colorectal cancer in young patients
This study investigated the survival rates and prognostic factors (future course of the cancer) for sporadic (occurs in people with no cancer family history) colorectal cancer in young patients. Researchers reported that young patients had more aggressive cancers and shorter survival rates.
colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Added Oct 31, 2021
Effect of meat intake in survival after colorectal cancer
This study investigated the effect of red and processed (modified) meat consumption in survival of colon cancer patients.
Researchers suggested that meat consumption is not related to lower survival rates.
colorectal cancer | Medivizor | source: Medivizor | Added Oct 29, 2021
How Do I Tell My Child I Have Cancer? 7 Insights From Parents
A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. So is the prospect of telling your children about a cancer diagnosis. Social media makes it possible for parents to share strategies and provide guidance to others facing this challenge. Here are some insights. Insight 1: Tell Your Children the News Parents protect. The naturalcolorectal cancer | Research | 5 pages | source: Surgical oncology | Added Oct 27, 2021
Higher levels of microRNA-21 linked to better survival and lower risk of recurrence in colorectal cancer
In this study, researchers examined whether levels of a blood marker called microRNA-21 could help predict colorectal cancer (CRC) recurrences. Such information may help select which patients require more intensive follow-up after treatment.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 8 pages | source: British Journal of Surgery | Added Oct 25, 2021
Does laparoscopic surgery reduce the risk of developing desmoid tumors?
The authors compared the risk of developing desmoid tumors, following laparoscopic or open surgery, in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 9 pages | source: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Added Oct 23, 2021
Does bevacizumab increase the risk of surgical complications for rectal cancer patients?
This study analyzed whether the drug bevacizumab is linked with increased rates of surgical complications.
