Research Summaries

Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
09/07/2017
According to the World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. They have recently updated their joint recommendations to...
09/07/2017
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
08/22/2017
The 2016 US Preventive Services Task Force evidence report on colorectal cancer screening initially concluded that no methods of screening reduced the risk of all-cause mortality among these patients....
08/22/2017
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
08/10/2017
In a recent phase II trial, researchers further investigated the potential long-term benefits of aggressive local treatment in patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases.
08/10/2017
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
06/30/2017
The first-and-only fully human monoclonal anti-epidermal growth factor receptor antibody for the treatment of wild-type RAS metastatic colorectal cancer was recently approved by the US Food and Drug...
06/30/2017
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
06/19/2017
A recent study investigated the regular use of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in colorectal cancer patients.
06/19/2017
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer
08/28/2015
A new study finds a connection between long-term continuous use of low-dose aspirin and NSAIDs and a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
08/28/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/26/2015
Ashton L. Stahl
Physicians reviewing patient-facing screening guidance from major cancer centers may encounter recommendations that do not fully align with USPSTF standards. In a cross-sectional analysis, investigators...
03/26/2015