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July 16, 2023
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New approach needed to manage adults with colorectal cancer, fatty liver

New approach needed to manage adults with colorectal cancer, fatty liver

Proteins and genetic material secreted by fatty liver cells stimulate the spread of colorectal cancer to the liver, study results published in Cell Metabolism showed.

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June 30, 2023
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Collaboration, community engagement key to shifting trends in CRC screening, outcomes

Collaboration, community engagement key to shifting trends in CRC screening, outcomes

The rising incidence of colorectal cancer among young adult patients is disturbing but not surprising.

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June 30, 2023
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FDA news: Breast cancer, sickle cell disease therapies receive priority review

FDA news: Breast cancer, sickle cell disease therapies receive priority review

The FDA announced several regulatory actions the past few weeks.

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June 26, 2023
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Fruquintinib significantly extends survival in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer

Fruquintinib significantly extends survival in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer

Treatment with fruquintinib resulted in a significant and clinically meaningful survival benefit when compared with placebo among patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer, according to data published in The Lancet.

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June 21, 2023
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Next-generation Cologuard demonstrates improved colorectal cancer sensitivity, specificity

Next-generation Cologuard demonstrates improved colorectal cancer sensitivity, specificity

Next-generation Cologuard exhibited improved colorectal cancer specificity and sensitivity compared with results of the FDA registrational trial that led to approval of the noninvasive screening test, its manufacturer reported.

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June 19, 2023
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Electronic tool can help predict impact of chemotherapy in frail patients

Electronic tool can help predict impact of chemotherapy in frail patients

CHICAGO — An electronic frailty index may help to predict risk for poor outcomes, including mortality, in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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June 10, 2023
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Digestive Disease Week roundup: Colorectal cancer data dominated; what else did you miss?

Digestive Disease Week roundup: Colorectal cancer data dominated; what else did you miss?

Digestive Disease Week 2023 in Chicago may have ended in early May, but Healio coverage has continued all month long. Wondering what you missed and what is coming next? Healio recaps the biggest meeting news making waves in the specialty.

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June 09, 2023
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ESD uptake in US continues to lag despite promise of improved colorectal cancer outcomes

ESD uptake in US continues to lag despite promise of improved colorectal cancer outcomes

The American Cancer Society estimates 106,970 new cases of colon cancer and 46,050 new cases of rectal cancers in the United States in 2023, with colorectal cancer expected to result in approximately 52,550 deaths this year alone.

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June 01, 2023
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Prenatal exposure to antinausea drug associated with increased colorectal cancer risk

Prenatal exposure to antinausea drug associated with increased colorectal cancer risk

In utero exposure to dicyclomine may be associated with increased risk for adult-onset colorectal cancer, results of a retrospective study suggest.

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May 31, 2023
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GI societies spurn UHC’s ‘flawed, misguided’ prior authorization policy for GI endoscopy

GI societies spurn UHC’s ‘flawed, misguided’ prior authorization policy for GI endoscopy

As the effective date of UnitedHealthcare’s prior authorization policy for gastroenterology endoscopy services quickly approaches, the ACG, AGA and ASGE alongside 175 allied organizations have rallied to stop its implementation.

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