News tagged with metastatic colorectal cancer
Physical activity cuts mortality in colorectal cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—For patients with invasive, non-metastatic colorectal cancer, increased recreational physical activity is associated with reduced all-cause mortality, while prolonged sedentary time correlates ...
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Jan 23, 2013 |
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KRAS and BRAF mutation screening in metastatic colorectal cancer costly in relation to benefits
Researchers report that screening for KRAS and BRAF mutations can reduce the cost of anti-EGFR treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer but with a very small reduction in overall survival according to a new study published ...
Cancer
Nov 28, 2012 |
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Dose-escalated cetuximab tolerated in colorectal cancer
(HealthDay) -- For patients with irinotecan-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC), dose escalation of cetuximab is well tolerated and may improve response and disease control rates, but patients experience ...
Cancer
Jul 05, 2012 |
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Adherence to cancer surveillance guidelines varies
(HealthDay) -- Insured breast cancer survivors have high rates of guideline-recommended recurrence testing and non-recommended metastatic testing, while only about half of colorectal cancer survivors undergo ...
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Mar 30, 2012 |
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