Colorectal Cancer
Study reveals sharp decline in early-stage cancer diagnoses in first year of pandemic
The rate of new cancer diagnoses among adults declined sharply in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to study results published in The Lancet Oncology.
FDA approves combination for metastatic colorectal cancer
The FDA approved trifluridine and tipiracil with bevacizumab for patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer.
DNA methylation test identifies origins of gastric cancer, other GI malignancies
A multitarget stool DNA methylation assay accurately detected and identified the tissue of origin for multiple gastrointestinal cancers, according to study results presented at ASCO Breakthrough.
FDA clearance for Magentiq Eye’s AI-aided colonoscopy system ‘only the tip of the iceberg’
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance to Magentiq Eye’s artificial intelligence-aided software for real-time detection of gastrointestinal lesions during colonoscopy, according to a company press release.
ACP: Begin screening asymptomatic adults for colorectal cancer at age 50 years
The ACP recently issued guidance that recommends colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic, average-risk adults starting at age 50 years, going against some other organizations that recommend screening at an earlier age.
US veteran preference for noninvasive CRC screening highest in West, rose by 19% per year
Veterans who declined participation in a colorectal cancer screening trial more often preferred noninvasive testing over colonoscopy, a preference that increased over time and was especially evident among those in the western United States.
Just a few minutes of vigorous physical activity a day significantly reduces cancer risk
Small amounts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity appeared associated with lower risk for cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology.
High bread intake associated with reduced risk for cancer mortality
BOSTON — A recent study showed that high bread consumption was not associated with an increased risk for cancer. Instead, a researcher found that it was linked to a lower risk for colorectal cancer incidence and total cancer mortality.
Transplant improves survival for certain patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases
Liver transplant conferred a 10-year OS rate of more than 80% in selected patients with colorectal cancer and nonresectable liver metastases, study results showed.
Certain cancer survivors far more likely to die of noncancer-related causes
Long-term survivors of certain early-stage cancers diagnosed after age 65 years appeared at higher risk for mortality due to noncancer causes, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.