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Precancerous growths in colon linked to microbiome changes
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham, USA, has linked certain types of gut bacteria…
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ASCO 2023: Study may provide clues to treating colorectal cancer more effectively in younger patients
While the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has dropped significantly among older adults in recent…
ASCO 2023: Radiation can be safely omitted in select patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
“We’ve reached a tipping point in treating patients with rectal cancer. As we develop new…
B cells promote liver cancer with dangerous dual strategy
Inflammatory fatty liver disease (NASH, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ) and the resulting liver cancer are driven…
HER3: Survival pathway and therapeutic target in metastatic colorectal and pancreatic cancer
A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget Volume 14 on May 10, 2023, entitled, “HER3- A key…
‘A smarter kinder approach to treatment’ for anal cancer
Reducing the dose and duration of radiotherapy treatments for anal cancer may result in fewer…
New measure of quality life for patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer
This collaborative study between researchers in the UK and Australia is a huge step towards…
Double testing more effective at identifying bowel cancer
The accuracy of detecting bowel cancer is increased to almost 100 per cent by carrying…
Study reveals how fatty liver promotes colorectal cancer spread
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Cancer (USA) found that fatty liver, a condition closely associated with obesity,…
Researchers identify innovative strategy with potential to enhance bowel cancer treatment
Researchers at University of Galway, Ireland, studying cell interactions in bowel cancer have identified innovative…