Understand the Signs & Symptoms of Colon Cancer: Who's at risk? and the best tests for early detection

BRCA, RAS, KRAS, NRG, ATM and other cancer causing mutations are being targeted with precision cancer medicines.

Ask the Experts About Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) in the Management of Cancer

CEA blood test can help determine risk and benefit of adjuvant therapy for some patients with early stage colon cancer.

Genomic testing dictates how precision cancer medicines, chemotherapy & surgery are used to treat advanced colon cancer

New precision medicines effectively target KRAS mutations in lung, colon, and other cancers.

Genomic testing identifies genetic targets that can be treated with precision cancer medicines avoiding chemotherapy

Dr. Tanios Bekaii- Saab, MD, Program Head Mayo Clinic answered questions about management of advanced colo-rectal cancer

Tumor Mutational Burden Appears-A Useful Adjunct to MSI in Determining Optimal Colon Cancer Treatment?

Does processed meat cause colorectal cancer?

Potent precision medicines targeting HER2 (Tukysa and Enhertu) advance the treatment of HER2 positive colon cancer

Aspirin may reduce the risk of developing adenomas, colorectal & other cancers and prevents colorectal cancer recurrence

Colon cancer affects both men and women-recommended screening guidelines for early detection updated to start at age 45.

Understand the cause, signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy-a side effect of treatment for colon cancer

Continued Maintenance Therapy May Improve Survival in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A High-Fiber Diet Does Not Reduce Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Physical activity and healthy lifestyle reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Diets Low in Fruits, Vegetables and Fiber May Increase Colon Cancer Risk

Genetic testing for all early-onset colorecta cancers is essential to identify Lynch & other hereditary cancer syndromes

The main hereditary colon cancers are Lynch syndrome and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer: understand the risks

Learn from Katie Couric and those who beat colon cancer as they share their experiences.

Ten things every patient with colon cancer should consider in order to get the best possible treatment

The latest information on screening, treatment advances and prevention of Colon and Rectal Cancer.

Understand the types of surgery and ostomies used in the treatment of colon cancer.

BEACON clinical trial defines new treatment for BRAF V600E - mutant colorectal cancer leading to Braftovi FDA approval.

Surgery followed by chemotherapy can improve outcomes for patients with colon cancer and operable liver metastases

Onvansertib gets FDA fast track approval-Initial data released at ESMO 2020 demonstrates effectiveness in KRAS patients.

Colonoscopy explained, understand the risks and benefits and answers to frequently asked questions about colonoscopy.

Checkpoint inhibitors superior to chemotherapy as initial treatment of advanced Microsatellite Instability-High (MSI-H)

Specific treatment for colon cancer is based on the stage and genomic profile of each persons unique colon cancer.

MSI-H & MMR cancers can benefit from treatment with specific precision cancer medicines and avoid chemotherapy.

Combination of Stivarga with a checkpoint inhibitor could help overcome immunotherapy resistance and improve outcomes.

Stay Current With Colon Cancer Treatment Advances & Connect with Others

Gene Mutation Linked with Poor Response to Erbitux® in Patients with Colorectal Cancer.

Avastin® treatment significantly improves survival advanced colon cancer - understand side effects how its best used.

Stivarga precision cancer medicine helps prolong survival in individuals with advanced colo-rectal cancer.

Connect with Others at Top Cancer Centers - Second Opinion Options...

Oncotype DX identifies colon cancers with high risk of recurrence and helps determine necessity of adjuvant chemotherapy

The role of Vectibix, KRAS testing and management of associated side effects in advanced colorectal cancer.

Opdivo + Yervoy Immunotherapy prolongs survival in dMMR or MSI-H colon cancer-patients may avoid chemotherapy.

Virtual Colonoscopy Accurately Detects Large Polyps in Colon

The NCCN updates its guidelines for stage III colon cancer reducing the amount of chemotherapy for some patients

Second Surgery to Remove Cancer Spread to Liver May Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival.

NEJM and other studies demonstrate that minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is safe, effective and standard of care.

Submit your questions about the treatment of ovarian, colorectal and small intestine cancers to Dr John Hays M.D.

Dr. Rubin of Univ of Chicago discusses improving IBD treatment and the increased risk of cancer in IBD patients.

Radiation therapy is not a common way to treat colon cancer, though it may be used in certain circumstances.