Colorectal Cancer | Specialty

Dr. Strickler on the Value of Liquid Biopsies in CRC

January 5th 2019

John Strickler, MD, assistant professor of medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, gastrointestinal oncologist, Duke Cancer Institute, discusses the value of liquid biopsies in the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).

Looking for Zebras in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

January 4th 2019

During a recent OncLive Peer Exchange®, a panel of CRC experts discussed the heterogeneity of metastatic CRC and the need to identify patient subsets within this disease to enable a precision medicine approach.

Pembrolizumab Granted 5 Additional Approvals in Japan

January 3rd 2019

The Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency has approved pembrolizumab for 5 new indications, including melanoma, advanced microsatellite instability-high tumors, and 3 expanded uses in advanced non–small cell lung cancer.

Dr. O'Connor Discusses Rationale for CORRELATE Trial in mCRC

January 2nd 2019

Juan Manuel O’Connor, MD, head, Department Gastrointestinal Oncology, Department of Clinical Oncology, Institute Alexander Fleming, Buenos Aires, discusses the rationale for the CORRELATE trial in metastatic colorectal cancer.

Challenges Remain With Personalized Medicine in CRC

January 2nd 2019

Pashtoon M. Kasi, MD, MBBS, MS, discusses advances and unmet needs in metastatic colorectal cancer.

Dr. Bekaii-Saab on Resistance to Targeted Therapy in CRC

December 27th 2018

Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, professor of medicine, Mayo Clinic, discusses resistance to targeted therapy in the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer.

UVA Screening Program Seeks to Get Ahead of Colorectal Cancer

December 26th 2018

Approximately 1 of every 20 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at some point in their life, and the American Cancer Society estimates that most colorectal cancer deaths can be prevented by screening.

Dr. Overman on Next Steps With Immunotherapy in mCRC

December 20th 2018

Michael J. Overman, MD, associate professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses next steps with immunotherapy in the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Dr. Lenz on Potential for Immunotherapy in mCRC

December 20th 2018

Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, associate director for Adult Oncology and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the potential for immunotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer.

Dr. Bekaii-Saab on Challenges With Precision Medicine in CRC

December 19th 2018

Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, professor of medicine, Mayo Clinic, discusses the challenges of bringing a precision medicine approach into the clinic in colorectal cancer.

Dr. Benson on Considerations for Advanced CRC Treatment

December 12th 2018

Al B. Benson, MD, professor of medicine, Hematology and Oncology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, discusses the factors to consider when approaching treatment for a patient with advanced colorectal cancer.

Dr. Strickler on the Importance of Molecular Markers in mCRC

December 6th 2018

John Strickler, MD, assistant professor of medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, gastrointestinal oncologist, Duke Cancer Institute, discusses improvements in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

GI Cancer Treatment Continues to Evolve, But Unmet Needs Remain

December 1st 2018

Cathy Eng, MD, shares her insight on the current paradigm of gastrointestinal cancers, specifically colorectal cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Dr. O'Connor Discusses Regorafenib Dosing in mCRC

November 30th 2018

Juan Manuel O’Connor, MD, head, Department Gastrointestinal Oncology, Department of Clinical Oncology, Institute Alexander Fleming, Buenos Aires, discusses regorafenib (Stivarga) dosing in the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Tumor Mutational Burden in CRC

November 21st 2018

Efficacy and Safety of Immunotherapy for mCRC

November 21st 2018

TAS-102 Versus Regorafenib for Treating mCRC

November 21st 2018

Sidedness as Drivers of Treatment Decisions in CRC

November 21st 2018

Treatment Options for Right-Sided CRC

November 21st 2018

Treatment Options for First- and Second-Line Left-Sided CRC

November 21st 2018