colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of oncology: official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology | Added Jun 15, 2020
FOLFOX improves the long-term outcomes of patients with stage 3 colon cancer
This study investigated the change in outcomes over 10-years in patients with stage 3 colon cancer who received FOLFOX chemotherapy. Researchers suggested that this treatment improved the outcomes of these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: BMC cancer | Added Jun 09, 2020
The association between physical activity and long-term fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors
This study investigated the effects of physical activity (PA) and long-term fatigue (tiredness) in patients with colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that PA after the diagnosis is associated with less tiredness in these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Clinical therapeutics | Added Jun 04, 2020
Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of bevacizumab biosimilar in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
This study compared the effectiveness and safety of bevacizumab biosimilar (BE1040V) to the reference drug (Avastin) in the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Researchers suggested that the effectiveness and safety of the biosimilar were similar to the reference drug bevacizumab.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Oncoimmunology | Added May 31, 2020
Cytokine-induced killer cell immunotherapy after surgery improves the outcomes of advanced colorectal cancer
This study investigated the effectiveness of the combined treatment with cytokine-induced killer cell (CIKC) immunotherapy and chemotherapy after surgery in colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that this therapy improves treatment outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: World Journal of Surgery | Added May 29, 2020
Metastasis surgery improves survival of patients with advanced colorectal cancer
This study investigated the survival outcomes of patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) metastasis (spread to other parts of the body). Researchers suggested that metastasis surgery is associated with survival improvement in these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: World Journal of Surgery | Added Dec 19, 2019
Robotic versus laparoscopic liver surgery is a safe treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer
This study investigated the effectiveness of robotic-assisted liver surgery (RALS) compared to laparoscopic liver surgery (LLS) in advanced colorectal cancer. Researchers suggested that RALS is similarly safe and effective as LLS for these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Surgical oncology | Added Dec 11, 2019
Chemotherapy improves survival of patients with mucinous colorectal adenocarcinoma
This study investigated the effect of chemotherapy on the survival of patients with stage 2 and 3 mucinous colorectal cancer (mucCRC). Researchers suggested that chemotherapy improved the survival of these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Added Dec 09, 2019
Radiation therapy after surgery improves survival of patients with advanced colon cancer
This study investigated the effectiveness of radiation therapy (RT) after surgery in patients with T4 (cancer that has grown outside of the colon outer layer and invades the surrounding tissues) colon cancer. Researchers suggested that RT improved overall survival in these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Colorectal Disease | Added Dec 07, 2019
Predictive factors of permanent stoma in patients with rectal cancer
This study investigated the factors predictive of a permanent stoma (PS; an opening in the body that allows waste to exit) in patients with rectal cancer. Researchers suggested that tumor distance from the anus was associated with PS in these patients.
colorectal cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Clinical Cancer Research | Added Nov 29, 2019
Vitamin D is associated with improved survival outcomes of patients with advanced colorectal cancer
This study investigated the association between vitamin D blood levels and survival outcomes in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Researchers suggested that higher levels of vitamin D in the blood were associated with better survival.