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FDA APPROVED fruquintinib (Fruzaqla) over a computer rendering of colorectal cancer.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>New Oral Drug Approved for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

In phase III trials of pretreated patients, fruquintinib improved survival versus placebo

A photo of a female physician in her office discussing a brochure with a senior couple.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Personalized Intervention Helps CRC Screening Decisions for Older Adults

Patients receiving intervention were less likely to undergo screening if benefits were low

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Chinese Compound for MI?; Knee Pain Management

Also in TTHealthWatch: a new colorectal cancer screening test

ACG over a photo of Vancouver Convention Centre in British Columbia.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Novel Stool RNA Test More Sensitive for Detecting Colon Cancer Versus FIT

ColoSense test outperforms fecal immunochemical testing in phase III trial

ESMO over a photo of IFEMA Madrid in Spain.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Targeted Combination Wins in KRAS-Positive Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Standard dose of sotorasib plus panitumumab reduced risk of progression by 51% vs standard care

A photo of a male physician holding an endoscope in his green rubber gloved hands.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Primary Care Intervention Improved Follow-Up of Abnormal Cancer Screening Results

Follow-up testing within 120 days was improved with EHR reminders, patient outreach, navigation

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the liver highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Cancer Risk in NAFLD Higher With Early Disease Onset

52% greater risk of malignancy for patients diagnosed with fatty liver disease before age 45

A photo of fecal occult blood test collection tubes.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>When Screening Guidelines Collide, Who Wins?

A closer look at conflicting colorectal cancer screening recommendations

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<乌鸦传媒視頻>Another Win for Biomarker-Driven Thromboprophylaxis for Patients With Cancer

Threefold risk reduction with enoxaparin in high-risk gastrointestinal, lung cancers

A photo of a box of Erbitux over a computer rendering of colorectal cancer.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Could Cetuximab Maintenance Play a Role in RAS Wild-Type Metastatic CRC?

Strategy tied to better outcomes but fails to meet primary goal of phase II trial

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

A photo of a woman breastfeeding her baby.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Study Links Being Breastfed to Cancer Risk in Adulthood

But researchers say the established benefits likely outweigh any potential risk

A computer rendering of polyps in the colon.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>AI-Aided Colonoscopy Flops for Advanced Neoplasia Detection in Trial

Meta-analysis turns up similar findings, though increased ADR overall

A photo of a mammography unit in a clinic.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Does Cancer Screening Actually Extend Lives?

A series of articles look at whether the benefits for the few warrant the harms for the many

A computer rendering of the KRAS G12C mutation in non-small cell lung cancer

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Novel KRAS Inhibitor Leads to Durable Responses in Multiple Tumor Types

More than half of patients with NSCLC, more than a third of those with CRC responded to divarasib

A photo of a male physician performing a colonoscopy.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>ACP Sticks With Age 50 for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Guidance conflicts with other new recommendations that screening start at age 45

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Multi-Cancer Early Detection: 20th-Century Fiction Becomes Reality

These tests could soon become a valuable addition to current cancer screening tools

A photo of surgeons performing colorectal cancer surgery.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Age No Barrier to Preserved QoL, Functional Recovery After Surgery for CRC

More than 70% of patients with a median age of 79 achieved both outcomes at 3-6 months

ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Omitting RT Safe in Many Locally Advanced Rectal Cancers

Most intermediate-risk cases can be cured without pelvic radiation, says investigator

A computer rendered endoscope over a photo of a UnitedHealthcare building.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>UnitedHealthcare in the Hot Seat Over GI Procedure 'Advance Notification' Policy

New rule came in response to concerns over proposed prior authorization policy

ASCO over a photo of McCormick place in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Medicaid Expansion Tied to Better Outcomes in Black Patients With GI Cancers

Two-year mortality decreased for three types of GI cancer in expansion vs non-expansion states

A photo of a female physician performing a colonoscopy.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Warning: Prior Auth for Colonoscopy Is the Wrong Way to Go

The policy adds delays to care and may worsen health outcomes

A computer rendering of a tumor in the colon.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Anti-EGFR Rechallenge Boosts PFS in Third-Line Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

ctDNA-identified wild-type tumors benefited most from adding panitumumab to standard therapy

DDW over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>AI in Colonoscopy: Disconnect Grows Between Academic, Community Studies

Clearly helpful in manufacturers' trials, but not so much in routine practice

DDW over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Study: VA Surgeons Who Do Colonoscopies May Need More Training

Outdone by gastroenterologists in finding adenomatous polyps

DDW over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Medicaid Expansion Seen Lifting Colon Cancer Screening for Low-Income People

But not a cure-all in states boosting eligibility

A medical illustration of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

<乌鸦传媒視頻>HIPEC With Mitomycin C Reduces Locoregional Recurrence in High-Risk Colon Cancer

No increase in adverse events or toxicity versus surgery alone

AACR over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Genomics Add Insight Into Worse Colorectal Cancer Outcomes in Black Patients

Fewer actionable mutations, less likely to meet genomic criteria for immunotherapy

AACR over a photo of Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Many With Cancer Predisposition Diseases Unaware of Genetic Status

Moreover, a significant proportion do not qualify for genetic screening under current guidelines

A photo of a male physician putting a pulse oximeter on the finger of a senior woman receiving a colonoscopy.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Does Your 80-Year-Old Patient Really Need That Colonoscopy?

Physicians often ignore life expectancy in screening decisions, study finds

A computer rendering of colon polyps.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Take Risk Into Account Before Repeat Surveillance Colonoscopy, Study Says

58% of seniors with limited life expectancy, no significant findings invited for another round

A close up photo of a female cancer patient having a central line port prepared for chemotherapy

<乌鸦传媒視頻>KRAS Mutations in Metastatic CRC Predict Survival Benefit of Chemo Combo

Trifluridine/tipiracil fails to improve survival in patients with KRAS G12-mutant tumors

A computer rendering of small tumors on the colon wall

<乌鸦传媒視頻>'Alarming' Rise in Colon Cancer Rates Among Younger People

Rate doubled in under-50 age group since 1995, concerning trend toward more advanced disease

FDA ODAC dostarlimab (Jemperli) over an MRI image of rectal cancer.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>FDA Has Concerns on 'Unprecedented' Plan for Dostarlimab in Rectal Cancer

Panel will discuss if single-arm trials and proposed endpoints are adequate to support approval

A photo of a home fecal immunochemical test container.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Patients' Defensive Thinking May Hinder Colorectal Cancer Screening

Study explored why people refused at-home stool test

A photo of a mature woman wearing a head scarf and receiving chemotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Neoadjuvant Chemo Reduces Disease Recurrence in Operable Colon Cancer

Consider it now "an option" for locally advanced disease, editorialists say

GiCS over a photo of the Moscone Convention Center West in San Francisco, California

<乌鸦传媒視頻>New Standard of Care for Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Significant improvement in OS, PFS with addition of bevacizumab to trifluridine/tipiracil

A photo of a sign which reads: YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DYING OF COLORECTAL CANCER on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>We're Underutilizing Genetic Testing for Colorectal Cancer

Universal germline testing should be part of the standard of cancer care

A computer rendering of a tumor next to a strand of DNA

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Circulating Tumor DNA Could Guide Use of Chemo in Colorectal Cancer

Identified patients likely to benefit following surgery, large prospective study showed

A CT scan of colon cancer.

<乌鸦传媒視頻>Adagrasib Shows Anti-Tumor Activity in Heavily Pretreated KRAS-Mutant CRC

Response rates of 19% alone, 46% with cetuximab in phase I/II trial

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