GI Oncology
From the Journals
Interval FITs could cut colonoscopies in those at above-average risk
Two or more negative tests could suggest less need for colonoscopy at 5 years, especially in those with a family history of colon cancer.
From the Journals
Lifestyle changes may reduce colorectal cancer risk
Decreases in alcohol consumption were significantly associated with a reduction in CRC risk among participants aged 55 years or younger at...
From the AGA Journals
Genomic features may explain sex differences in HBV-associated HCC
Therapeutics that favor androgen signaling could improve the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors against HCC.
From the Journals
Liver cancer exacts high financial toll on older adults
In the first year after a hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis median Medicare payments exceed $65,000.
From the Journals
New algorithm for large nonpedunculated rectal polyps
Visual analysis combined with submucosal invasive cancer risk stratification boosted the frequency of curative resection after endoscopic...
From the Journals
Chronic hepatitis B infections associated with a range of liver malignancies
Treatment with nucleos(t)ide analogues lowers risk of extrahepatic cancer in patients with hepatitis B infections.
Article
Early Onset Colorectal Cancer: Trends in Incidence and Screening
From the AGA Journals
HCC surveillance screening increased slightly with invitations, reminders
Though mailed invitations with reminder calls did significantly increase surveillance, it did not ensure screening in the majority of patients.
Conference Coverage
Some young CRC patients are missing out on genetic counseling, testing
Genetic counseling and testing of patients under 50 with CRC have improved over the last decade, but about 20% of patients still don’t get...
Conference Coverage
EUS-guided RF ablation doubles survival for unresectable pancreatic cancer
Endoscopic ultrasound–guided radiofrequency ablation of tumors improved overall survival compared with standard of care.