Colon and Rectal Cancer Trial Results
Can Aspirin Reduce Cancer Risk and Mortality?
(Posted: 03/30/2011) - A meta-analysis of eight clinical trials involving regular aspirin use showed a substantial reduction in mortality for a number of different cancers.
When Combined with Chemotherapy, Bevacizumab Is Associated with Increased Risk of Death
(Posted: 03/30/2011) - Cancer patients who receive the targeted therapy bevacizumab (Avastin) in combination with chemotherapy are at increased risk of serious side effects that may lead to death, according to a meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials that was published February 2, 2011, in JAMA.
More Evidence Suggests Aspirin May Prevent Colorectal Cancer
(Posted: 12/07/2010) - A new meta-analysis shows that both colorectal cancer and deaths from the disease may be reduced by long-term daily use of aspirin, according to results published online October 21, 2010, in The Lancet.
Sigmoidoscopy Markedly Reduces Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality
(Posted: 05/11/2010) - A single sigmoidoscopy procedure reduced colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in a large randomized trial published online April 27, 2010, in The Lancet.
Home Care Nursing Improves Cancer Symptom Management
(Posted: 12/16/2009) - Home care nursing (HCN) improves the management of symptoms in breast and colorectal cancer patients who take the oral chemotherapy drug capecitabine, according to a study published online November 16, 2009, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
(Posted: 03/30/2011) - A meta-analysis of eight clinical trials involving regular aspirin use showed a substantial reduction in mortality for a number of different cancers.
When Combined with Chemotherapy, Bevacizumab Is Associated with Increased Risk of Death
(Posted: 03/30/2011) - Cancer patients who receive the targeted therapy bevacizumab (Avastin) in combination with chemotherapy are at increased risk of serious side effects that may lead to death, according to a meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials that was published February 2, 2011, in JAMA.
More Evidence Suggests Aspirin May Prevent Colorectal Cancer
(Posted: 12/07/2010) - A new meta-analysis shows that both colorectal cancer and deaths from the disease may be reduced by long-term daily use of aspirin, according to results published online October 21, 2010, in The Lancet.
Sigmoidoscopy Markedly Reduces Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality
(Posted: 05/11/2010) - A single sigmoidoscopy procedure reduced colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in a large randomized trial published online April 27, 2010, in The Lancet.
Home Care Nursing Improves Cancer Symptom Management
(Posted: 12/16/2009) - Home care nursing (HCN) improves the management of symptoms in breast and colorectal cancer patients who take the oral chemotherapy drug capecitabine, according to a study published online November 16, 2009, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
