Gastrointestinal Cancer News

HONOLULU — Patients with hepatitis C virus infection who achieved a sustained virologic response after curative treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma had increased overall survival with a decreased rate of recurrence, according to findings presented at ACG 2015.

HONOLULU — Researchers from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center found that diabetes and metabolic syndrome were independent risk factors for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, according to data presented during a plenary session at ACG 2015.

The American Cancer Society has issued cancer survivorship care guidelines for providing comprehensive care to survivors of colorectal cancer.

Researchers found that tigatuzumab in combination with Nexavar was not effective in treating patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, according to phase 2 clinical trial data published in the Journal of Hepatology.

Daily supplementation with vitamin D, calcium or both did not significantly decrease risk for recurrent colorectal adenomas, according to the results of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial.

A recent study found only a small increase in risk for colorectal cancer incidence and death among older individuals who have only one first-degree relative diagnosed with colorectal cancer, leading researchers to conclude that current guidelines should be adjusted.

The European Medicines Agency has granted orphan drug designation to Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.’s CF102, a potential drug to treat hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a press release.

The addition of irreversible electroporation to conventional chemotherapy and radiation therapy appears to improve survival outcomes in patients with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma, according to the results of a registry study.

Elevated levels of tyrosine kinases are observed in certain types of cancer cells.

Hormone therapy is most commonly used to treat symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, osteoporosis, mood swings and sleep disorders.