GI Oncology
From the Journals
Aspirin may accelerate cancer progression in older adults
From the Journals
Swallowable ‘sponge on string’ to diagnose esophageal cancer
From the Journals
Hepatitis screening now for all patients with cancer on therapy
All patients with cancer who are candidates for systemic therapy should be screened for hepatitis B, says the American Society of Clinical...
Conference Coverage
Study finds no link between platelet count, surgery bleed risk in cirrhosis
Logistic regression analysis showed no significant association between platelet count and major bleeding events.
From the Journals
CRC: Mailing fecal test kits appears cost effective, boosts screening
Individuals who received a reminder and a fecal immunochemical testing kit had an estimated 23.3% colorectal cancer screening rate, compared with...
News
AGA releases BRCA risk guidance
BRCA carrier status alone should not influence screening recommendations for colorectal cancer or pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
News from the FDA/CDC
Pembro approved for first-line use in MSI-H/dMMR colorectal cancer
This is the first time an immunotherapy has been approved in this setting and as monotherapy.
Conference Coverage
Lipid-lowering drugs appear to decrease risk of colorectal cancer death across subgroups
The risk of death was reduced regardless of age, sex, race, or duration of lipid-lowering drug use.
Conference Coverage
Surge in colonoscopies postponed by COVID-19 expected
Experts share concerns and advice for navigating an anticipated wave of colorectal cancer screening patients returning after the pandemic.
Conference Coverage
Minority-serving hospitals had similar survival after liver cancer surgery
Overall survival was not linked to whether patients were treated at minority-serving hospitals.