Tag: Cancer: Rectal
Incidence of Early-Stage Breast CA, CRC Up With ACA Adoption
No change in incidence of locally advanced or metastatic-stage cancer after ACA adoption
Fiber Tied to Lower Mortality in Those With Colorectal Cancer
Increasing fiber consumption after diagnosis may lower risk of all-cause, CRC-specific mortality
HER3 Linked to Improved Survival With Panitumumab
Addition of panitumumab to irinotecan tied to improved survival in RAS wt advanced colorectal CA
Robotic Radical Nephrectomy Becoming More Common
And robotic laparoscopy for rectal cancer resection does not reduce risk for conversion to open surgery
Oral Antibiotics Cut Risk of SSI in Colorectal CA Resection
Adding antibiotics to mechanical bowel preparation linked to reduced rate of surgical site infection
Adding Surveillance to FIT Screening Cuts CRC Mortality
But addition of surveillance is not cost-effective based on Dutch incremental cost-effectiveness ratio
Histamine May Play Role in Colorectal Tumorigenesis
Histamine-producing probiotic reduces inflammation, suppresses colon tumors in mice
PD-L1 Mainly Expressed in Metastatic CRC Lesions
Overall, 81.8 percent of metastatic CRCs and 40.9 percent of primary lesions had PD-L1 expression
Strong Evidence for Healthy Lifestyle Reducing CRC Risk
Consuming whole grains, foods with dietary fiber, dairy products reduces risk of colorectal cancer
Mailed Invitations Increase CRC Screening Completion
And providing specific reminders to general practitioners improves participation in FIT screening
