Colon cancer diagnosis involves colonoscopy, imaging, and blood tests, with staging guiding treatment decisions. Stage 1 treatment typically involves surgery, while stage 2 may include chemotherapy ...

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. It is estimated that there are over 1.5 million diagnoses a year. Specifically, in the United States, there is estimated to have over ...

The results of the phase 3 ATOMIC trial fired another volley in the ongoing debate over adjuvant vs neoadjuvant immunotherapy for patients with locally advanced colon cancer. But experts are divided ...

A person walks past blue flags placed on the National Mall near the Capitol as part of an effort to advocate for funding and research into fighting colorectal cancer, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in ...

Zanzalintinib plus Tecentriq showed improved survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients compared to Stivarga in the STELLAR-303 trial. The FDA accepted the new drug application for this ...

A 49-year-old mom thought her symptoms were a UTI. It was stage 4 colorectal cancer that had spread to her liver. A new ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA approved encorafenib plus cetuximab and fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for adults with BRAF ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common tumors among people over the age of 50. Although it is known to develop from small lesions or polyps, its exact causes are unknown - only a few risk factors ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track Designation to a new drug combination for metastatic colorectal cancer, following encouraging results from a clinical trial led in part by ...

Colon cancer treatment often includes a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and surgery. While these therapies work to fight cancer cells, they can also interact with certain things ...

A gastrointestinal doctor reveals the mistakes you should avoid if you want to lower your risk of colon cancer.