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Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Sep 05, 2024
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Lasting Reductions in CRC Incidence, Death With Single Sigmoidoscopy

But editorialists call USPSTF-recommended screening option "outdated"

Aug 27, 2024
A photo of a flexible colonoscope.
What Do We Know About Kamala Harris' Medical History?

Almost nothing, and presidential nominees have no obligation to divulge personal health details

Aug 26, 2024
A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at the Democratic National Convention.
Opinion
The Global Fight Against Infection-Driven Cancers

Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives

Aug 25, 2024
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Alarm Over Pharma-China Link; Taking Screening to the People; Agriculture and Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 23, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Favorable Outcomes With Microwave Ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastases

Survival similar to resection with less morbidity, but editorial suggests use in select patients

Aug 22, 2024
A computer rendering of a beam of light across a liver tumor.
Doc Never Heard Patient's Screams; How Richard Simmons Died; Suicides in Physicians

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Aug 22, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Confirmed Antitumor Activity With T-DXd for HER2-Positive Metastatic CRC

Overall response rate approaching 40%, including hard-to-treat RAS-mutant tumors

Aug 16, 2024
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More Support for Early Detection; Cancer in Men Rising; Diet Drives Colon Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 16, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Opinion
Blood Test for Colon Cancer: Panacea or Hype?

This newly approved testing modality brings challenges and opportunities

Aug 14, 2024
A photo of a nurse drawing blood from a male patient.
Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimates

Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount

Aug 05, 2024
 A computer rendered cutaway of a colonoscopy.
Approval in Endometrial Cancer Expanded; Masks at Cancer Centers; NPR Reporter Dies

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 02, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Aspirin for CRC Risk Reduction May Benefit Unhealthy People Most

Absolute risk reduction tied to aspirin use progressively decreased with healthier lifestyles

Aug 01, 2024
A computer rendering of colorectal cancer.
FDA Approves Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening

Shield becomes the first liquid biopsy for primary CRC screening

Jul 29, 2024
FDA APPROVED Blood test for colorectal cancer (Shield) over a photo of the product.
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