General surgery resident receives grant to evaluate anal cancer screening in veterans
Congratulations to third-year general surgery resident Dr. Austin Hewitt, who recently received a research initiation grant from the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (ASCRS). The award will give her $20,000 for one year to conduct full-time research focused on diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. Dr. Hewitt also receives funding from the Department of […]
Takeda receives FDA approval for fruquintinib for certain colorectal cancer patients
Photo: Takeda sign outside the California office/iStock; JHVE Photo The FDA on Wednesday approved Takeda Pharmaceutical’s fruquintinib for adult patients with previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer. Oral targeted therapy for VEGF-1, -2, and -3 receptors carries the brand name Furuzakura. Full Sakura-san label Patients previously treated with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin, irinotecan chemotherapy, and anti-VEGF agents are […]
First rectal cancer patient in Delaware receives new radiation-free treatment
September 16, 2023 John Taylor is a man who fixes things. The 63-year-old has had a long career in maintenance and uses his know-how to help others. But his rectal cancer diagnosis left him incurable. “My most important job is to take care of my wife, Sharon, who has Parkinson’s disease,” Taylor said. “I couldn’t […]