GI Oncology
From the AGA Journals
Gastric cancer screening benefits may vary by country
The benefits of nationwide gastric cancer screening may vary widely between countries.
From the AGA Journals
AGA updates polypectomy guidance
The update advises against use of hot forceps polypectomy in any scenario.
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Colorectal Cancer Risk Increasing Across Successive Birth Cohorts
Birth cohort colorectal cancer is a concept that allows people to think of their CRC risk according to their birth cohort in addition to age.
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The Case for Biomarker Testing in Gastroesophageal Cancer
Expert provides top three picks for biomarker testing for treatment selection.
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Hepatic infusion pumps: New enthusiasm for an old technology
The response with the pump is “clearly superior” to systemic treatment, according to the author a new study.
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Targeted Colorectal Cancer Combo Improves QoL
The results of a new trial may point the way to other dual therapies involving kinase inhibitors, says expert.
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Immunotherapy Combo Wins Big on PFS in First-Line Mets CRC
The findings of a new study indicate that nivolumab plus ipilimumab should really be “a new standard,” a medical oncologist says.
The New Gastroenterologist
February 2024 – ICYMI
From the Journals
GLP-1 RAs Associated With Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
More profound effects were seen in patients with overweight or obesity, “suggesting a potential protective effect against CRC partially mediated...
From the Journals
AI-guided colonoscopy results in more small adenomas detected
Use of the technology increased detection rates, but overtreatment was common, and detection of larger advanced neoplasias was little affected,...