Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Andreas M. Kaiser explains how a colostomy may preserve a patient’s health and help to avoid colorectal cancer complications.

Krazati plus Erbitux is well tolerated in KRAS G12C-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, with manageable side effects and less immune suppression.

The addition of ctDNA testing to radiographic surveillance resulted in curative surgical intervention for 1.6% of patients with colorectal cancer.

The FDA accepted a supplemental biologics license application for Opdivo plus Yervoy as a first-line treatment for some adult and pediatric patients with colorectal cancer.

Cancer tested my friendships by showing who could stay present through tough conversations, support me emotionally and endure pain together despite the loss.

An expert explains the importance of genetic testing in metastatic colorectal cancer, as recent FDA approval highlights its role in guiding targeted treatments.

Dr. Nataliya Uboha explained the benefit of treatment with Krazati combined with Erbitux in KRAS G12C–mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.

Dr. Suneel Kamath discusses the ALASCCA study in colorectal cancer and highlighted the importance of next-generation sequencing and testing.

In patients with residual disease after curative resection of colorectal cancer, Lonsurf showed a numerical improvement in DFS, though not significant.

Patients with BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer experienced improved responses when treated with Braftovi plus Erbitux and mFOLFOX6.

Dr. Marwan G. Fakih discussed the FDA approval of Lumakras with Vectibix for third-line treatment of KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

Findings presented at the Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium showed the efficacy of Krazati and Erbitux for some patients with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer.

Palliative care for young adults with colorectal cancer reduced invasive procedures, costs and increased DNR orders.

Dr. Filippo Pietrantonio discusses OrigAMI-1 trial data which assessed Rybrevant in mutated, wild-type, non-HER2-amplified metastatic colorectal cancer.

Here is a select list of cancer therapies approved by the FDA throughout the month of January, featuring patient populations like AML, MDS and breast cancer.

The combination of Opdivo and Yervoy is supported by updated results as a standard of care for MSI-H or dMMR metastatic colorectal cancer.

Synchronous metastases did not affect survival in resected BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

Dr. Scott Kopetz discusses the BREAKWATER trial investigating Braftovi and Erbitux plus chemo in those with BRAF V600E+ metastatic colorectal cancer.

Aspirin use in patients with PI3K-mutated colorectal cancer helped to reduce disease recurrence, highlighting the importance of upfront genomic testing.

Adults with primary primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma face a higher risk of developing a second primary cancer, including colorectal and prostate cancers.

Dr. Christopher Flowers discusses MRD testing in cancer care, why this is an important concept to understand and how it relates to recurrence in patients.

Dr. Balazs Halmos discusses the significance of the approval of subcutaneous Opdivo and what this treatment formulation means for those with solid tumors.

As someone who has overcome colorectal cancer, I reflect on the support I received from others and vow to continue their legacy of advocacy.

The FDA has approved Lumakras with Vectibix for adults with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer who received chemotherapy.

Receiving a diagnosis of colon cancer at age 34 was such a shocking experience, but it has helped me become more strong-willed.