Colon Cancer

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Why a dedicated English teacher became a surgeon
As a young woman, Yasmin Zerhouni, M.D., had no intention of becoming a doctor.  Both of her parents were physicians who loved their work, but her passion was for...
Pastor learns firsthand that miracles do happen
Craig Cunningham believes in miracles. And not just because of his profession. “Pastor Craig” (everybody calls him that) leads the Shadow Rock Church in La Quinta, California. He believes in...
Colorblindness and colon cancer: A cautionary tale
Gary Heyer’s story is not a tale for the dinner table — but sharing it could help save other lives, so he retells it as politely as possible. “If I’d...
An earlier start for under-50s: colon cancer screenings should begin at 45, says U.S. task force
If you’re in your 40s, it’s not too early to think about how you can reduce your risk of colon cancer. In response to rising cases among younger people, the...
Goal-setting dad charts his family’s path through colon cancer
Will Godoy‘s approach to life with cancer is all about setting and reaching goals.    After grueling surgeries for Stage 4 colon cancer, Godoy set a goal to learn how...
Beating colorectal cancer, learning a lesson
Mark Helak had it all figured out.   “Being the son of a doctor takes all the mystery out of the system,” he said. “I know how doctors think.”  ...
COVID-19 concerns again impacting cancer screenings
Emile Auguste Jr., a 64-year-old mortgage banker from Monrovia, California, has no qualms about maintaining his regular colorectal cancer screenings in the current COVID-19-altered environment.   “Concerns? Not for me!”...
'Liquid biopsy' alone not ideal for colon cancer screening, physician warns
The study was published March 8 in JAMA Open Network. “A liquid biopsy measuring circulating tumor DNA is a novel way to test for residual disease in patients...
Un estudio de City of Hope revela una alternativa para el cáncer colorrectal avanzado
Un ensayo clínico en fase 2 de City of Hope demostró que la monoterapia con sotorasib genera actividad antitumoral y un perfil de riesgo-beneficio favorable en pacientes con cáncer colorrectal...
City of Hope study uncovers new option for advanced colorectal cancer
A Phase 2 clinical trial at City of Hope has shown that monotherapy with sotorasib results in anti-tumor activity and a favorable benefit-risk profile among heavily pretreated patients with advanced colorectal...