Comparison of Germline Genetic Testing Before and After a Medical Policy Covering Universal Testing Among Patients With Colorectal Cancer
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.38167
Abstract: Key Points Question Do patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) receive microsatellite instability and/or immunohistochemistry (MSI/IHC) tumor screening and germline genetic testing (GGT) when they have insurance that covers these tests? Findings In a cohort study… read more here.
Keywords: patients colorectal; universal testing; germline genetic; genetic testing ... See more keywords
Randomized clinical trial of preoperative oral versus intravenous iron in anaemic patients with colorectal cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10328
Abstract: Treatment of preoperative anaemia is recommended as part of patient blood management, aiming to minimize perioperative allogeneic red blood cell transfusion. No clear evidence exists outlining which treatment modality should be used in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: colorectal cancer; iron; randomized clinical; anaemic patients ... See more keywords
Population‐based study on resection rates and survival in patients with colorectal liver metastasis in Norway
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10457
Abstract: Detailed knowledge about the proportion of patients with colorectal liver metastases (CLM) undergoing resection is sparse. The aim of this study was to analyse cumulative resection rates and survival in patients with CLM. read more here.
Keywords: resection rates; rates survival; colorectal liver; survival patients ... See more keywords
Expectations of outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.73
Abstract: Understanding patients' expectations of their treatment is critical to ensure appropriate treatment decisions, and to explore how expectations influence coping, quality of life and well‐being. This study aimed to examine these issues related to treatment… read more here.
Keywords: expectations outcomes; outcomes patients; treatment; colorectal cancer ... See more keywords
Variation in care for surgical patients with colorectal cancer: protocol adherence in 12 European hospitals
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2863-z
Abstract: PurposeSurgical care for patients with colorectal cancer has become increasingly standardized. The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol is a widely accepted structured care method to improve postoperative outcomes of patients after surgery. Despite growing… read more here.
Keywords: patients colorectal; colorectal cancer; protocol; protocol adherence ... See more keywords
Clinical significance of the BRAFV600E mutation in Asian patients with colorectal cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-3095-6
Abstract: BackgroundTo investigate the clinicopathological features and prognostic significance of the BRAFV600E mutation in Asian patients with colorectal cancer.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 1969 patients with colorectal cancer admitted to Taipei Veterans General Hospital… read more here.
Keywords: patients colorectal; brafv600e mutation; colorectal cancer; brafv600e ... See more keywords
Survivorship Guidance for Patients with Colorectal Cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s11864-019-0635-4
Abstract: Opinion statementEffective therapy for treatment of colorectal cancer includes comprehensive and evidence-based therapies that may include a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and/or radiation. However, in order to provide patients with the highest quality… read more here.
Keywords: guidance patients; colorectal cancer; cancer; patients colorectal ... See more keywords
A Surgeon’s Guide to Treating Older Patients With Colorectal Cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s11888-019-00424-4
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewReview strategies to improve outcomes of colorectal cancer treatment in older patients.Recent FindingsOlder colorectal patients face many barriers to recovery during their initial inpatient stay following surgery and after leaving the hospital. In… read more here.
Keywords: guide treating; surgeon guide; colorectal cancer; patients colorectal ... See more keywords
Frailty and long-term survival of patients with colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-02072-x
Abstract: Frailty has been related with the risk of postoperative complication in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the association between frailty and long-term survival in patients with CRC has not been comprehensively evaluated. We performed… read more here.
Keywords: survival; frailty; patients colorectal; colorectal cancer ... See more keywords
Individualised multiplexed circulating tumour DNA assays for monitoring of tumour presence in patients after colorectal cancer surgery
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DOI: 10.1038/srep40737
Abstract: Circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) has the potential to be a specific biomarker for the monitoring of tumours in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Here, our aim was to develop a personalised surveillance strategy to monitor… read more here.
Keywords: tumour dna; colorectal cancer; circulating tumour; crc ... See more keywords
Prognostic impact of CD4+ and CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in patients with colorectal cancer.
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DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2023.2180712
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Tumor immune response has been suggested as an important indicator of cancer prognosis. This study was initiated to investigate the association between T lymphocytes and the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: cd4 cd8; patients colorectal; tumor; cancer ... See more keywords