Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Chemo May Benefit Some Older Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers examine real-world outcomes of older adults with untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer.
From the Journals
Are Children Born Through ART at Higher Risk for Cancer?
A slight increase in the risk for leukemia was observed in children conceived through IVF or ICSI.
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Colorectal Cancer Is Spiking Among Some Young Americans
Up to one third of early-onset colorectal cancer cases are linked to factors that cannot be changed.
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Mailed Outreach for CRC Screening Appeals Across Races and Ethnicities
More participants chose colonoscopy above FIT — across all racial and ethnic groups — at 12.1% versus 5.6% overall.
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The ASCO Annual Meeting Starts This Week
More than 7000 abstracts were submitted for this year’s meeting a new record — and over 5000 were selected for presentation.
From the Journals
ASTRO Releases New EBRT Guideline for Symptomatic Bone Mets
Recommendations concerning pain management and quality of life are part of the guidance.
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Late-Night Eaters May Have Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Late eating could disrupt the peripheral circadian rhythm, part of which is found in the GI tract.
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Obesity and Cancer: Untangling a Complex Web
Is gaining weight later in life better or worse for cancer risk than being overweight or obese from a young age?
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Does More Systemic Treatment for Advanced Cancer Improve Survival?
Researchers evaluate whether patients treated in practices with higher rates of systemic therapy for very advanced disease have longer survival....
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Liposomal Irinotecan for Pancreatic Cancer: Is It Worth It?
Oncologists expressed serious doubts about whether the potential benefits of irinotecan liposome are worth the extra cost.
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Urine Tests Could Be ‘Enormous Step’ in Diagnosing Cancer
Cancer biomarkers in urine are not nearly as widely studied as those in the blood, but a new wave of urine tests suggests research is gaining pace...