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BRAF Mutations Tied to Post-surgery Prognosis in Colorectal Liver Cancer The V600E BRAF mutation is associated with poorer prognosis and increased risk of recurrence in patients who have undergone resection of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), according to a large cohort study.
Reuters Health Information, May 25, 2018
Palliative Care Training Helps Doctors Steer Cancer Patients Away From Major Surgery Doctors who don't have palliative care training are more likely to recommend aggressive surgery for patients with life-limiting diseases, a study suggests.
Reuters Health Information, May 23, 2018

Cancer Deaths Falling, but Uptick in Late-Stage Prostate Ca
Medscape Medical News, May 23, 2018
Strong Grip May Predict Longer Life at All Ages
Reuters Health Information, May 22, 2018
ASCO 2018 Insomnia in Cancer Patients: Interventions That May Help
Medscape Medical News, May 18, 2018
Researchers Working to Diagnose Rise in Colorectal Cancer Rates in Young Adults
WebMD Health News, May 17, 2018

Colorectal Cancer Perspective

Modifiable Risk Factors for Colon Cancer Although there are no national guidelines for colon cancer prevention, a reasonable amount of evidence is available. Dr David Johnson provides key highlights of the current evidence.
Medscape Gastroenterology, May 2, 2018
The Anti-inflammatory Diet's Surprising Benefits in Children From ADHD to asthma, adopting this diet early in life can address several long-term health risks, according to Dr Diane Barsky.
CHOP Expert Commentary, April 3, 2018

Combined Prognostic Factors Clarify Colorectal Cancer Risk
Medscape Oncology, March 12, 2018
Is Aspirin the New (Old) Immunotherapy?
Medscape Oncology, March 1, 2018
Five Reasons to Avoid Going Gluten-Free
Medscape Gastroenterology, February 15, 2018
MABp1: 'Clever' New Antibody Targeting Colorectal Cancer
Medscape Oncology, February 14, 2018

Journals

Vancomycin for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, May 22, 2018
Use of cfDNA to Predict Treatment Failure in Rectal Cancer
Annals of Oncology, May 18, 2018
Geriatric Assessment for Older Patients With Cancer
Journal of Oncology Practice, May 17, 2018
Characteristics of SSI Following Colorectal Surgery
Wounds, May 16, 2018
Decreasing Incidence of Cancer After Liver Transplantation
American Journal of Transplantation, May 16, 2018

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