colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer | Added Oct 26, 2020
Evaluating the timing of chemotherapy plus bevacizumab for patients with colorectal cancer and liver metastasis
This study investigated whether chemotherapy plus bevacizumab (Avastin) before and after or after surgery improves the survival of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and operable liver metastasis (LM; cancer spread to the liver). Researchers suggested that chemotherapy and bevacizumab before and after surgery improved the overall survival of these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: British Journal of Cancer | Added Oct 24, 2020
Vitamin D supplementation improves survival in patients with colorectal cancer
This study investigated if vitamin D supplementation improves colorectal cancer (CRC) survival outcomes. Researchers suggested that vitamin D supplementation is associated with improved survival in CRC.
colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Oct 13, 2020
Evaluating Immunoscore as a prognostic factor in stage 3 colon cancer
This study investigated Immunoscore (IMS) as a prognostic tool in patients with stage 3 colon cancer. Researchers suggested that a high IMS is associated with prolonged survival in these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Added Oct 04, 2020
Three different treatments for metastatic colorectal cancer: a comparison.
This study compared the effectiveness of three different treatments for metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer (mCRC). Researchers suggested that fruquintinib (Elunate) was associated with the best treatment outcomes.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Advances in therapy | Added Sep 30, 2020
Comparing regorafenib plus chemotherapy to other biological drugs for the second-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer
This analysis was carried out to look at including regorafenib (Stivarga) in second-line therapy for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). The authors found that regorafenib in combination with chemotherapy might be an alternative to standard second-line treatment options for these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Sep 19, 2020
FOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab improves survival of patients with advanced colorectal cancer
This study compared the survival outcomes of different chemotherapy treatments in patients with inoperable advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). Researchers suggested that FOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab (Avastin) significantly improved the survival of these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Sep 09, 2020
Bevacizumab plus mFOLFOX6 improves the outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer and liver metastasis
This study investigated the effects of bevacizumab (Avastin) combined with mFOLFOX6 (fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin) treatment in RAS-positive advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). Researchers suggested that this treatment improved the treatment and survival outcomes of patients with CRC and liver metastasis (spread to the liver).
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of Surgery | Added Sep 06, 2020
Hepatic artery infusion improved the outcomes of patients with advanced colorectal cancer surgery
This study investigated the impact of hepatic artery infusion (HAI) after advanced colorectal cancer surgery in patients with liver metastasis. Researchers suggested that HAI is associated with improved outcomes in these patients regardless of KRAS mutation status.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Added Aug 30, 2020
Does chemotherapy after complete removal of rectal cancer improve outcomes?
This study investigated the differences in following the guidelines for advanced rectal cancer treatments. Researchers suggested chemotherapy after the complete removal of rectal cancer improves survival.
colorectal cancer | Clinical Trial | Added Aug 23, 2020
Looking for participants to test a treatment combination for metastatic colorectal cancer
This phase 2 trial is examining the effectiveness of TAS-102 (Lonsurf) plus oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) in the treatment of metastatic (spread to other parts of the body) colorectal cancer. The main outcome to be measured will be the overall response to the treatment rate. This study is being conducted in New Jersey, US.