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Recent study provokes controversy about the effectiveness of colonoscopy as a screening test
Earlier this month, controversial news headlines emerged: “Colonoscopies have a lower-than-expected benefit in preventing colon cancer, with no reduction in...
EXCEL: Technology and Exercise Adherence
Location: Canada-wide Status: Currently recruiting Trial Description: EXCEL is the EXercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well Study. This study...
The FRESCO-2 trial: exploring treatment options for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
Findings from the global FRESCO-2 trial showed that a drug called fruquintinib (fru-kin-tih-nib) significantly improved overall survival and progression-free survival...
Effect of physical activity on disease-free survival in patients receiving adjuvant therapy
Findings from a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology demonstrated that among patients who were receiving adjuvant (post-surgical)...
Understanding ulcerative colitis: a risk factor for colorectal cancer
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the large intestine (colon and rectum). It...
Understanding Crohn’s disease: a risk factor for colorectal cancer
Crohn’s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth,...
