Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized the field of cancer immuno-oncology. ICIs act on cancer cells by blocking the interaction between immune checkpoint proteins on immune cells and ...

New research offers fresh hope to patients with colorectal cancer, as advances in liquid biomarker technologies are ...

A new trial of patients with advanced rectal cancer has found that the addition of immunotherapy treatment alongside extended radiotherapy led to better rates of remission. The findings from the ...

Researchers identified a six-gene signature in microscopic colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases that may help predict ...

A stage 3b rectal cancer diagnosis was unexpected for someone dedicated to health and fitness, leading to a challenging treatment journey. Intensive IMRT radiation and chemotherapy required ...

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A naturally occurring bacterium from amphibian intestines completely eliminated colorectal tumors in mice with a single ...

New cancer research pioneered by Memorial Sloan Kettering points to a strong alternative to chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation for some forms of cancer. Nearly 80% of patients who suffered from a ...

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As with any treatment for cancer, radiation therapy for colorectal cancer may cause side effects. Some side effects are short term, while others last for longer. Some short-term side effects of ...

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Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...