Many Oncology Drugs Approved for Genomic Indications Not Studied for Overall Survival Outcomes
Overall survival data were available for about half of the drugs.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
CRC Screening Rates Increase During Past Decade While Remaining Suboptimal
Investigators assessed rates of colorectal cancer screening participation in the time periods before and after introduction of multi-target stool DNA tests.
Financial Burden Increasing for Privately Insured Cancer Patients
There was a significant increase in out-of-pocket costs for all 4 cancer types studied.
Age Shouldn’t Dictate Aggressiveness of Treatment in Colorectal Cancer, Researchers Say
The study showed no significant differences in outcomes by age.
‘Harmful’ Articles on Cancer Treatment Get More Engagement on Social Media
About 31% of the articles analyzed contained information classified as harmful.
No Survival Benefit With Primary Tumor Resection in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer
Phase 3 results refute findings from retrospective studies.
Dose Capping May Explain Reduced Survival in Patients With Colorectal Cancer and High BMI
The results suggest a link, but more research is needed.
Nongenetic Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer May Differ by Disease Onset, Subsite
Some nongenetic risk factors for late-onset colorectal cancer may not be relevant for early-onset disease.
History of Polyps Raises Colorectal Cancer Risk
Having a first-degree relative with colorectal polyps may increase a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer, indicating that earlier screening is warranted.
Why Colorectal Cancer May Be Increasing in Young People and How You Can Educate Them
Colorectal cancer rates have been rising in younger people for years, and screenings are now recommended to begin at a younger age. How much and why have rates been increasing, and what preventive steps can you teach these patients to lessen their risk?
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