Tag: Cancer: Colon
Cytotoxic T-Cells Can Induce Metastatic CRC Regression
Regression of tumors reported after administration of cytotoxic T-cells targeting mutant KRAS G12D
Meta-Analysis: Statins Cut Risk of Advanced Colorectal Adenoma
In meta-analysis, statin use linked to reduced risk of advanced, but not any colorectal adenoma
Oct4 Found to Be a Prognostic Marker for Digestive Cancers
Elevated Oct4 levels tied to poor overall, disease-free, and recurrence-free survival
Immune Response May Be Key to Chemopreventive Effect of Aspirin
Link seen for colorectal tumors with low levels of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes
CRC Detected After Colonoscopy Often Located in Proximal Colon
Tumors more likely to have DNA mismatch repair deficiency, less likely to be metastatic
Weight Loss May Not Benefit Colon, Liver Cancer
In experimental study, no impact on colon tumorigenesis; may negatively impact liver repair
Review: Colon Capsule Endoscopy Accurate in Polyp Detection
Second-generation CCE has high sensitivity and specificity for polyps >6 mm and >10 mm
Review: Reduced Risk of Death for Left-Sided Colon Cancer
Significantly reduced risk of death, independent of confounding variables, including stage, race, chemo
Advantages of FIT As CRC Screening Method Discussed
FIT has several advantages over gFOBT, but practical concerns should be considered
Men With Genetic Risk of CRC May Lower Risk Via Healthy Lifestyle
Adopting healthy lifestyle can cut 25-year risk for the disease from 29 to 13 percent
