GI medical oncologists review recent findings from the INTERCEPT study evaluating the prognostic performance of circulating tumor DNA in clinical practice.
New Blood Test Algorithm Shows Sensitivity, Specificity in CRC Screening
The performance of the latest Shield algorithm underwent validation in an expanded cohort of individuals enrolled on the ECLIPSE study.
Sotorasib Combo Approval May Address Novel Therapy Need in KRAS G12C+ CRC
The approval of sotorasib plus panitumumab is a “welcome step” in KRAS G12C-mutated colorectal cancer, according to Marwan G. Fakih, MD.
Though TAS-102 Achieved ctDNA Clearance, More Work is Needed
TAS-102 had a significant impact, achieving ctDNA clearance, in patients with colorectal cancer with ctDNA-defined MRD.
Optimizing Metastatic CRC Outcomes Following Fruquintinib Approval
Oncology pharmacist Jagoda Misniakiewicz, PharmD, discusses the potential efficacy and safety profile of fruquintinib in patients with metastatic CRC.
Oxaliplatin Elicits Improved Survival in Select Patients With Stage III CRC
Significantly improved survival was observed with oxaliplatin among patients aged 60 to 70 years with stage III CRC but not among those older than 70 years.
Robotic Surgery Exhibits Benefit in Select Colorectal Cancer Procedures
Outcomes favoring robotic surgery for CRC may be influenced by patient selection factors, including clinical stability.