GI Oncology
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Colorectal cancer incidence doubled in younger adults
Diagnoses in people younger than 55 years doubled from 1995 to 2019.
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Pancreatic cancer incidence increases among young women in U.S.
Additional studies are needed to investigate contributing factors, particularly race and tumor characteristics.
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Physician group issues 31 treatment recommendations for early-onset colorectal cancer
There was strong consensus that all individuals younger than 50 should undergo CRC risk stratification and prompt symptom assessment.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Liver cancer exacts high financial toll on older adults
In the first year after a hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis median Medicare payments exceed $65,000.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Pancreatic cancer screening appears safe, effective for high-risk patients
The study explored a targeted strategy for screening since pancreatic cancer screening is not recommended for the general population.