Colon cancer | Top 29 novel treatment findings

Colectomy improves survival rates in elderly colon cancer patients

The study found that 5-year conditional overall survival rates initially increased but then decreased over time, while colon-specific survival rates consistently improved. The developed nomograms demonstrated good predictive capabilities for estimating survival probabilities across different timeframes.

Study published: 2024-04-12

Targeted therapies improve survival in colorectal cancer patients with liver lesions.

Targeted therapies reduced inter-lesion heterogeneity and had more favorable effects on liver lesions compared to chemotherapy alone, leading to improved patient survival outcomes.

Study published: 2020-10-21

MUC1 vaccine boosts immune response in colon cancer

The vaccine elicited a significant immune response in 43% of participants in the first trial and 27% in the second trial, with a 38% reduction in adenoma recurrence among responders compared to non-responders and placebo controls.

Study published: 2024-05-10

First-line chemotherapy improves survival in metastatic colorectal cancer patients.

Patients with low response-speed heterogeneity had significantly longer median progression-free survival (PFS) of 9.41 months and overall survival (OS) of 22.4 months compared to those with high response-speed heterogeneity, who had PFS of 7.27 months and OS of 16.0 months.

Study published: 2022-07-29

Chronomodulated chemotherapy reduces hematologic toxicity in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

Chronomodulated chemotherapy resulted in significantly lower hematological toxicity compared to conventional chemotherapy, suggesting a potential benefit for patients at high risk of such side effects.

Study published: 2022-12-12

NTRK fusions drive targeted therapy success in colorectal cancer.

The presence of NTRK fusions in colorectal tumors indicates a specific pathway of carcinogenesis through the serrated neoplasia pathway, suggesting that these tumors may respond to targeted therapies.

Study published: 2021-03-30

COVID-19 worsened colorectal cancer outcomes

Patients operated on in 2020 had a higher likelihood of presenting with symptomatic cancers and advanced disease stages, but a lower rate of surgical complications compared to 2019.

Study published: 2021-04-20

MUC1 vaccine reduces adenoma recurrence

The study found that 25% of MUC1 vaccine recipients developed a significant immune response, and among those who responded, there was a 38% absolute reduction in adenoma recurrence compared to the placebo group.

Study published: 2022-10-05

Vitamin D supplementation shows anti-tumor effects in colorectal cancer patients.

Higher plasma levels of 25-OHD correlated with gene expression patterns in rectal mucosa that are consistent with anti-tumor effects, with significant transcriptomic responses observed in a subset of participants.

Study published: 2021-05-10

Evodia rutaecarpa aids gastrointestinal recovery

Patients receiving ER hot compress therapy had a non-significant effect on gastrointestinal recovery, with some indications that early-stage tumor patients may benefit more.

Study published: 2024-05-09

Probiotic reduces discomfort post-colonoscopy

The probiotic significantly decreased the number of days with constipation and reduced pain, bloating, diarrhea, and general discomfort after colonoscopy.

Study published: 2022-10-19

Oral vitamin D supplementation does not reduce colorectal cancer incidence in adults.

The meta-analysis found no significant difference in the incidence or mortality of colorectal cancer between the vitamin D supplementation group and the placebo group, indicating that vitamin D does not confer protective benefits against this cancer type.

Study published: 2022-06-21

Ginger reduces harmful gut bacteria in adults with colorectal adenoma.

Ginger supplementation led to significant decreases in the relative abundances of specific CRC-associated genera, suggesting a potential inhibitory effect on harmful gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer.

Study published: 2023-10-05

Celecoxib reduces colorectal polyp burden in patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Seventeen out of 27 patients (approximately 63%) experienced a significant response to celecoxib, with more than a 30% reduction in colonic polyp burden as assessed by colonoscopy results.

Study published: 2020-12-04

CXCL13 levels predict colorectal cancer outcomes

Increased serum CXCL13 levels are associated with improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in mCRC patients undergoing oxaliplatin treatment, indicating a potential biomarker for treatment efficacy.

Study published: 2024-02-15

Vitamin D boosts colorectal cancer survival

Patients receiving vitamin D supplementation showed a significantly higher 5-year overall survival rate compared to those who did not receive supplementation. Additionally, there was an inverse correlation between vitamin D levels and the presence of RHGP tumors, suggesting a potential protective effect of vitamin D against this more aggressive tumor type.

Study published: 2022-11-05

Chemotherapy increases mutations and drives drug-resistant colorectal cancer relapse in patients with metastatic lesions.

The research provides insights into the evolutionary history of recurrent lesions, suggesting that understanding the genomic landscape can help identify mutations that contribute to therapeutic resistance.

Study published: 2022-03-04

Immune-high colorectal cancer patients benefit from targeted immunotherapy.

The study identified potential therapeutic targets for CRC based on molecular classification, suggesting that immune-high patients could benefit from specific immunotherapies. The improved classification may enhance the search for new therapeutic strategies in CRC.

Study published: 2023-01-13

Genetic screening identifies cancer risk in patients with multiple primary cancers.

The study found that 21.1% of patients had pathogenic variants in LS genes, with a significant prevalence of LoF variants in non-LS MPC patients compared to sporadic cancer patients. This suggests a need for genetic screening in early-onset MPC cases.

Study published: 2021-02-23

Tumor sequencing resolves Lynch syndrome cases

The study resolved 86.9% of suspected Lynch syndrome cases into established subtypes, improving diagnostic accuracy and informing appropriate surveillance and screening recommendations.

Study published: 2023-03-01

Black colorectal cancer patients receive less surgery, worsening survival.

The study indicates that addressing disparities in surgical treatment could improve survival rates for Black patients with colorectal cancer, as they currently face significant barriers to receiving timely and appropriate surgical care.

Study published: 2021-12-02

Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection improves polyp removal in colorectal patients.

UEMR was associated with a higher rate of overall en-bloc resection, particularly for polyps greater than 20 mm, and a reduction in recurrence rates. Additionally, UEMR procedures had shorter resection times compared to CEMR.

Study published: 2022-05-21

Microbiota modulation aids colorectal cancer treatment

Positive outcomes include improved treatment efficacy, reduced side effects from conventional therapies, enhanced immune response, and potentially lower recurrence rates of colorectal cancer. Patients may also experience better overall gut health and quality of life.

Study published: 2021-09-03

Early referral improves survival for colorectal cancer patients with peritoneal metastases

The consensus-driven clinical pathways aim to improve management strategies for CRC-PM, with evidence suggesting improved median overall survival exceeding 40 months with cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy in some studies.

Study published: 2024-05-09

Surgery and chemotherapy increase diabetes risk

Postoperative T2D screening should be prioritized in CRC survivors with overweight/obesity, as they are at higher risk for developing T2D regardless of treatment type.

Study published: 2023-07-27

Increased dairy intake reduces colorectal cancer risk in women.

The study found that higher calcium intake was associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer (relative risk per 300 mg/day=0.83). Genetically predicted milk consumption was also inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk (relative risk per 200 g/day=0.60).

Study published: 2024-06-13

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors lower colorectal cancer risk in type 2 diabetes patients.

The study found that SGLT2i users had a significantly lower risk of incident colorectal cancer compared to DPP4i users, with a hazard ratio of 0.526. This suggests that SGLT2i may be protective against the development of CRC in patients with type 2 diabetes. Subgroup analyses indicated that this protective effect was particularly pronounced in men, younger patients, and those with preserved renal function.

Study published: 2022-07-18

Cytokine-induced killer cell therapy benefits colorectal cancer

Patients receiving CIK therapy showed improved overall survival (HR=0.59, 95% CI: 0.53-0.65), progression-free survival (HR=0.55, 95% CI: 0.47-0.63), and overall response rate (RR=0.65, 95% CI: 0.57-0.74) compared to those receiving standard therapy alone.

Study published: 2023-01-07

The CLEAR LS approach improves Lynch syndrome diagnosis rates among colorectal cancer patients.

The intervention significantly increased the referral rate for genetic testing from 27.58% to 92.1%, and the percentage of patients diagnosed with Lynch syndrome doubled from 0.56% to 1.43%. The cost per new diagnosis of Lynch syndrome decreased from $173,675 to $87,960.

Study published: 2022-06-14