Promising results from new colorectal cancer treatment
Credit: Peter McCallum Cancer Center A new pill treatment called Divarasib has been shown to be highly effective in treating a difficult type of intestinal (colorectal) cancer associated with the KRAS G12C mutation. research result, natural medicine Today (December 5), researchers showed remarkable results that when divarasib was given in combination with another cancer drug […]
Symptoms, causes, and treatment of tenesmus
Tenesmus There is often a feeling of urgency to defecate, even though the bowels are empty. It is accompanied by discomfort, cramping, tension, and rectal pain. Tenesmus can be caused by a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, such as hemorrhoids, infections, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This can also be a symptom of colon cancer, so […]
Cancer NetworkTreatment Options for Colorectal CancerSUNLIGHT Overview of treatment options available to colorectal cancer patients before the study..3 days ago
Cancer NetworkTreatment Options for Colorectal CancerSUNLIGHT Overview of treatment options available to colorectal cancer patients before the study..3 days ago
Anal abscess (boil), its symptoms and treatment
Anorectal boils or abscesses are pus-filled cavities that form within the grooves of the anal canal (called the anal sinuses). Depending on where it occurs, it may also be called an anal abscess, rectal abscess, perianal abscess, or perirectal abscess. Anorectal abscesses are most often caused by the accumulation of bacteria in weak or damaged […]
Perlmutter Cancer Center researchers combine gastroenterology and population health to improve colon cancer treatment
aAzma Shaukat, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist and population health specialist at New York University Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, discusses colorectal cancer risk factors, screening methods, long-term outcomes, and He leads an outcomes research program focused on the study of endoscopy quality indicators. A highly regarded clinician, epidemiologist, and researcher, Dr. Shaukat is dedicated to […]
Fecal microbiota transplant increases survival in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment
In a recent study published in e-clinical medicineresearchers are evaluating the use of fecal microbiota transplantation to increase the efficacy of anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) therapy for patients with microsatellite-stable metastatic colorectal cancer. study: Fecal microbiota transplantation with tislelizumab and fruquintinib in refractory microsatellite-stable metastatic colorectal cancer: an open-label, single-arm, phase II study […]
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer may find hope with new FDA-approved treatment
This month brought some hopeful news to those battling metastatic colorectal cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 8 approved a new oral drug called Fluzacra (fruquintinib) for the treatment of previously treated patients. metastatic colorectal cancer. Until now, patients with this disease have had limited treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation […]
Evaluation of the Seton cutting technique in the treatment of Cureus high anal fistulas Purpose Anal fistulas are a common condition that negatively impacts the quality of life of patients.High anal fistula…3 weeks ago
Evaluation of the Seton cutting technique in the treatment of Cureus high anal fistulas Purpose Anal fistulas are a common condition that negatively impacts the quality of life of patients.High anal fistula…3 weeks ago
Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Anal swelling can be caused by a variety of reasons, including hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Some causes of anal swelling may be temporary, while others may be more severe and require medical attention. The anus is located at the end of the rectum and is surrounded by muscles. Depending on the cause of the swelling, […]
Cancer Network Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Patient Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Comprehensive insights into the stratification, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. .10 hours ago
Cancer Network Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Patient Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Comprehensive insights into the stratification, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. .10 hours ago