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colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Advances in therapy | Added Sep 08, 2019

The effects of maintenance vs intermittent therapy in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer

This study investigated the effects of maintenance therapy (MT) compared to intermittent therapy (IT) for patients with metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that MT might improve the treatment of these patients.

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colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: British Journal of Surgery | Added Sep 04, 2019

Internal selective radiotherapy improves the outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer liver metastasis

This study investigated the effectiveness of selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) in the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRC-LM). Researchers suggested that adding this therapy to the treatment improves the outcomes of the treatment.

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colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: British Journal of Surgery | Added Sep 01, 2019

MRI prognostic parameters in tailoring treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer

This study investigated the use of MRI predictive results to decide the best treatment for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Researchers suggested that early MRI results should be used in the treatment decision making.

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colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Added Aug 30, 2019

Laparoscopic surgery is associated with improved quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer

This study investigated the quality of life of patients with colorectal cancer treated with surgery. Researchers suggested that laparoscopic surgery (LS) is associated with an improved quality of life.

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colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Colorectal Disease | Added Aug 28, 2019

Abdominal symptoms affecting the quality of life after surgery for colon cancer

This study compared abdominal (stomach/intestinal) symptoms (AS) between patients with colorectal cancer after colon surgery and after rectal surgery. Researchers suggested that complaints between both groups of patients are similar.

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colorectal cancer | Clinical Trial | Added Aug 22, 2019

Searching for patients with advanced colorectal cancer to test a new combination therapy

This phase 1b/2 trial will investigate the safety of cabozantinib (Cabometyx) with atezolizumab (Tecentriq) in patients with advanced solid tumors. The main outcomes will be the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and overall response rate (ORR).

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colorectal cancer | Clinical Trial | Added Jul 28, 2019

Searching for patients to try a new therapy for advanced solid tumors.

This study is searching for participants with advanced solid tumors to try a new treatment called repotrectinib (TPX-0005). The main outcomes that will be measured include side effects, the most effective dose and response. This trial is recruiting in the United States and Korea.

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colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Added Jul 21, 2019

Having lung disease affects the treatment choice in elderly patients with colorectal cancer

This study compared the outcomes of laparoscopic (LAP) and open surgery in elderly patients with colorectal cancer and other medical conditions. Researchers suggested that laparoscopic surgery was safer than open surgery in these patients.

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colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: British Journal of Surgery | Added Jul 08, 2019

Liver surgery is a safe treatment for patients with BRAF-positive colorectal cancer liver metastasis

This study investigated the outcomes of patients with BRAF-positive colorectal cancer liver-metastasis (CRLM; spread to the liver) undergoing surgery. Researchers suggested that surgery is associated with improved outcomes for these patients.

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colorectal cancer | Clinical Trial | Added Jul 05, 2019

Looking for patients with inoperable metastatic colorectal cancer to test a new immunotherapy

This phase 1/2 trial is examining the effectiveness of a new immunotherapy in the treatment of patients with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). The main outcome to be measured will be tumor response to the treatment. This study is being conducted in Texas, USA.  

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