In the US, the highest rates of colorectal cancer are found in those of American Indian, Alaska Native, and African American descent. A personal history of colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps, or ...

A clinical trial points to revised treatment strategies for colorectal cancer.

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized the field of cancer immuno-oncology. ICIs act on cancer cells by blocking the interaction between immune checkpoint proteins on immune cells and ...

UAB Medicine offers liver transplantation as a treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer, expanding access to advanced ...

Matthew Ng, MD, with The George Washington University Hospital and Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center discusses colorectal ...

Molecular/genomic profiling is expanding precision selection of systemic therapy and may enable immunotherapy-driven organ preservation in select rectal cancer populations. Incidence has increased ...

A new in vitro study found that cannabidiol (CBD) may effectively treat colorectal cancer, regardless of mutation. The corresponding study was published in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: After my brother was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, I read that it's often treated with surgery first. Can you tell me more about the surgery? ANSWER: When someone is diagnosed ...

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are the last parts of the digestive system that helps remove waste from the body. It usually begins as a small growth or ...

Finding the right cancer care team can be stressful. Your team of rectal cancer experts will ask about your treatment goals and choose the best treatments for you. Your care team will include rectal ...

A pioneering low-energy X-ray treatment for a specific type of cancer has received approval for use within the NHS, potentially allowing patients to avoid invasive surgery. The therapy, named Papillon ...