<ѻýҕl>A First in Total Larynx Transplant; 'Sniffing' Out Lung Cancer; Gen X Cancer Tollѻýҕl> News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues Jul 12, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Neuromuscular Training Decreased Incidence of Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathyѻýҕl> Incidence significantly reduced with two types of exercises versus usual care Jul 01, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Court: Some Employers Can Exclude PrEP, Cancer Screenings From Insurance Coverageѻýҕl> Not all preventive care recommended by the USPSTF is threatened by the narrow ruling, however Jun 24, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Adagrasib Wins Accelerated Approval for KRAS-Mutant Colorectal Cancerѻýҕl> KRAS inhibitor plus cetuximab achieved 34% response rate, 85% disease control in early trial Jun 21, 2024
<ѻýҕl>A Win for Liver Transplantation in Unresectable Metastatic Colorectal Cancerѻýҕl> Three new trials address CRC liver metastases Jun 04, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteensѻýҕl> While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago May 26, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Blood in Stool, Abdominal Pain Top Red Flags for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancerѻýҕl> These symptoms are "frequently ignored by providers as trivial," according to one expert May 24, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening Secures FDA Panel's Blessingѻýҕl> But advisors urge strong labeling emphasizing Shield test's low sensitivity for advanced adenomas May 24, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Blood-Based Test for CRC Screening Hits Sensitivity, Specificity Endpointsѻýҕl> Test could fill a gap in CRC screening May 23, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigueѻýҕl> No significant differences in outcomes between methylphenidate, placebo May 22, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening May Miss Some Precancers, FDA Staff Saysѻýҕl> Shield could boost screening compliance, but has low sensitivity for advanced adenomas May 22, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Patients Like AI for Endoscopyѻýҕl> But survey shows they still want a doctor in charge May 20, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Pig-Kidney Recipient Dies; Colon Cancers Surge in Teens; CRISPR Fails to Cure HIVѻýҕl> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻýҕl staff May 13, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Colonoscopy Near Time of Joint Replacement Doesn't Increase Infection Riskѻýҕl> However, several comorbidities, male sex may play a role May 07, 2024
<ѻýҕl>It May Be Safe to Extend Time Between Colonoscopy Screenings, Study Saysѻýҕl> Findings have implications for economics of resource use and avoiding invasive examinations May 02, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Major Gaps in Cancer Screening at Federally Qualified Health Centersѻýҕl> Breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening rates much lower than overall national rates Apr 29, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Deeper Sedation During Colonoscopy Linked to Improved Detection of Serrated Polypsѻýҕl> Propofol boosts serrated polyp detection by 50%, little difference for all neoplasia, adenomas Apr 17, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Automated, Personalized Outreach Boosts CRC Screening in Diverse Patient Populationѻýҕl> Absolute improvement of 30-40% in screening participation after 1 year Apr 16, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Possible New Standard for Treated Advanced CRC With KRAS Mutationsѻýҕl> Adagrasib plus cetuximab leads to responses in one-third of patients, median OS of 15.9 months Apr 12, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Enhertu Gets Tumor-Agnostic FDA Approval for HER2-Positive Cancersѻýҕl> About half of patients responded, duration of response as long as 19 months in three trials Apr 05, 2024
<ѻýҕl>How Old Is Too Old for Surveillance Colonoscopy?ѻýҕl> Study suggested risks may outweigh benefits for some older patients Apr 02, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Liquid Biopsy for CRC Screening May Not Be Ready for Prime Timeѻýҕl> Not as effective for catching cases or as cost-effective as available tests, modeling studies say Mar 26, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Delta-8 THC Use Common in Teens; New Drug-Coated Balloon for Blocked Stentsѻýҕl> Also in TTHealthWatch: new screening methods for colorectal cancer Mar 16, 2024 podcast
<ѻýҕl>Noninvasive Screening Tests Show Promise for Catching Colorectal Cancerѻýҕl> Could these tests help to increase the number of people who undergo screening? Mar 13, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Knowing When to Start, Knowing When to Stopѻýҕl> Discussions about screening recommendations can be difficult, but they're worth having Mar 11, 2024
<ѻýҕl>King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Long Wait Times Across the Pondѻýҕl> Survival for common cancers in the U.K. consistently lags behind Mar 06, 2024
<ѻýҕl>More Evidence Linking H. Pylori Infection to Colorectal Cancerѻýҕl> Increased CRC incidence and mortality, significantly reduced by infection treatment Mar 05, 2024
<ѻýҕl>More Population-Based Evidence That Screening for CRC Reduces Risk of Cancer Deathѻýҕl> Large Swedish study shows 14% reduction in long-term CRC mortality, 16% reduction in all deaths Feb 27, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Another COVID Toll: Over 134,000 Undiagnosed Cancers During Height of Pandemicѻýҕl> Diagnosis rates remained low throughout 2020, with mortality increase projected Feb 22, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Smokers Who Quit and Stick With It See Greatest Reduction in Cancer Riskѻýҕl> Cessation at any age proved helpful for lowering cancer risk Feb 06, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Unfavorable Colon Cancer Trends in Young Adults Seen Across the Pond, Tooѻýҕl> Rise in predicted CRC mortality among Europeans under 50 may be due to increasing obesity rates Jan 30, 2024
<ѻýҕl>How Can Cancer Risk Be Cut in Communities Exposed to Toxins?ѻýҕl> Group outlines plan to bring the latest testing and treatment to medically underserved minorities Jan 25, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Liquid Biopsy Has Mixed Performance for Predicting Colon Cancer Outcomesѻýҕl> Adjuvant chemo fails to move needle on DNA clearance, but dynamics predictive of DFS Jan 23, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Big PFS Improvement in Highly Mutated CRC With Dual Immunotherapyѻýҕl> Nivolumab/ipilimumab led to improvement in untreated MSI-H/dMMR disease versus chemo Jan 22, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Vaccine 'Promising' for Delaying Relapse in KRAS-Mutated Pancreatic Cancer, CRCѻýҕl> T-cell response linked to 86% reduced risk of relapse, death Jan 09, 2024
<ѻýҕl>Homelessness Tied to Worse Cancer Outcomes Among Veteransѻýҕl> However, all-cause mortality rates in lung, colon cancer lower versus other healthcare settings Dec 21, 2023
<ѻýҕl>'Curable': A Case for Precision of Languageѻýҕl> Patients need a clear description of their prognosis Dec 19, 2023
<ѻýҕl>GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk for Diabetes Patientsѻýҕl> Association strongest in patients with overweight, obesity Dec 07, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Diabetes Linked to Higher Colorectal Cancer Riskѻýҕl> Associated risks highest in those with recent diagnoses Nov 14, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Moving Beyond the 'Angelina Jolie Effect' to Address Cancer Disparitiesѻýҕl> A "local heroes effect" can better reach communities of color Nov 09, 2023