GI Oncology
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Microbiota organization influences colorectal cancers
Key clinical point: The organization of the mucosa-associated microbial community is an important factor in CRC pathogenesis, particularly in the...
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Identification of subtypes, mutations in CRC and colon cancer greatly increases survival rates
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FDA approves lanreotide for GEP-NETs after priority review
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North America has highest rate of obesity-related cancers
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Immunosuppression not tied to subsequent cancer in IBD with cancer history
Key clinical point: Immunosuppressive therapy in IBD patients is not related to cancer in patients with a history of cancer.
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Colorectal cancer on the increase in young adults
Key clinical point: Colorectal cancer rates have declined steadily since 1975 in those over 50, but have increased in the 20- to 34-year-old age...
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Fecal immunochemical testing, colonoscopy found similar for detecting advanced cancers
Key clinical point: Screening with fecal immunochemical testing was comparable to one-time colonoscopy for detecting advanced neoplasias in...
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Individual genetic testing did not improve uptake of colorectal cancer screening
Key clinical point: Counseling patients about their individual risk of colorectal cancer did not increase the chances that they would seek...
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IBD, especially Crohn’s disease, linked to cervical neoplasia
Key clinical point: Women with IBD, especially Crohn’s disease, are at increased risk for developing cervical neoplasia. Major finding: Women with...
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New drug boosts survival in metastatic CRC
Key clinical point: TAS-102 treatment significantly boosted overall survival with good tolerability in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer...