Oncology News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Although 20% of patients with young-onset colorectal cancer have pathogenic germline variants, less than two-thirds receive referrals for genetic counseling, according to a data from the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — High-quality index colonoscopy decreased the risk for advanced long-term outcomes among New Hampshire residents with no adenomas or significant serrated polyps, according to research at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

The FDA approved tremelimumab in combination with durvalumab for adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

GENEVA — A large percentage of people with colorectal cancer around the world are diagnosed through emergency presentation, according to study results presented at World Cancer Congress.

GENEVA — A validated prediction model showed the potential to identify people at greater risk for high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or esophageal cancer, according to study results presented at World Cancer Congress.

GENEVA — Exposure to proton pump inhibitors appeared associated with increased risk for certain cancers, according to results of a meta-analysis presented at World Cancer Congress.

GENEVA — Remote interventions led to higher screening rates for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers among women who live in rural areas, according to study results presented at World Cancer Congress.

GENEVA — A multiyear mass media campaign led to significantly higher bowel cancer screening rates among individuals at high risk for the disease, according to study results presented at World Cancer Congress.

Despite some sensational headlines following the publication of NordICC trial data in The New England Journal of Medicine, it’s important to understand that this study does not change the value of colonoscopy.

Following publication of NordICC trial data in The New England Journal of Medicine, which found a modest benefit for colonoscopy screening in colorectal cancer, the AGA fired back, noting that colonoscopy is only effective “if it is completed.”