Gastrointestinal Cancer News

All residents of rural areas were more likely to undergo surgery for nonmetastatic colon cancer vs. metropolitan residents, yet only rural Black patients experienced higher odds of postoperative complications and mortality, researchers noted.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors had a favorable impact on patient-reported quality-of-life compared with other standard therapies across a variety of advanced solid tumor types, data from a meta-analysis showed.

Lung disease that patients with cancer experience from the antibody-drug conjugate fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki can be treated effectively if detected early and managed promptly, according to study results published in ESMO Open.

U.S. counties considered more socioeconomically vulnerable had cancer screening rates below federally recommended guidelines, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

Years ago, Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO, made a decision that would guide her future:

The FDA granted accelerated approval to futibatinib for certain patients with cholangiocarcinoma.

A collaboration of researchers has developed a testing method for methylome sequencing of cell-free DNA that accurately detects and locates certain types of early-stage cancer, study results published in Nature Communications showed.

The FDA approved bevacizumab-adcd for treatment of six cancer types, according to a press release from the biosimilar’s manufacturer.

The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Iterative Scopes, in association with Provation, for its computer-aided polyp detection device for adults undergoing colorectal cancer screening, according to a press release.

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages appeared associated with increased risk for death from an obesity-related cancer, according to study results published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.