Gastrointestinal Cancers

Patients with metastatic disease whose cancers were tested and treated for specific mutations tended to have better outcomes than those given the standard of care.

Adding Zynyz to carboplatin and paclitaxel prolonged survival without progression in chemotherapy-naive recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.

Patients with intermediate-stage liver cancer may benefit from receiving a Lenvima-Keytruda combination with transarterial chemoembolization.

From Princess Kate entering ‘a new phase of recovery’ to a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s blood cancer announcement, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Patients with oligometastatic pancreatic cancer showed better progression-free survival after receiving metastasis-directed therapy with chemotherapy.

Researchers are enrolling patients in a trial of ELI-00 7P — a vaccine to treat KRAS-mutant cancer.

From pro wrestling legend Sid Vicious dying of cancer to Nicole Eggert’s breast cancer update, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy may be efficacious enough for certain patients with advanced rectal cancer to avoid surgery, research showed.

Patients with cancer who did 20-minute guided mindful breathing tended to have a more significant decrease in cancer-related pain and anxiety.

Through colon cancer and liver cancer, faith is what brought me to peace and clarity during treatment and now survivorship.

DDF uses creative expression to inspire the next generation of patient advocates.

From democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death from pancreatic cancer to the rock band, Widespread Panic, canceling shows due to their guitarist’s diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Before having colon cancer, I struggled with self-esteem, but my diagnosis allowed me to love myself more.

Whenever I received bad news regarding my colorectal cancer, I felt like it was the end — until my therapist told me something that changed everything.

From the lead singer of Heart’s cancer diagnosis and postponing their tour to Dick Vitale’s upcoming cancer surgery, here’s what’s going on in the cancer space this week.

Patients with early-stage gastric cancer may consider stomach-preserving surgery, as it led to better quality-of-life and nutritional outcomes in a study.

The Food and Drug Administration issued six approvals for solid tumors in June, including thyroid, endometrial, colorectal, breast and ovarian cancers.

From Judge Frank Caprio opening up about his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and treatment to an “Ink Master” star dying from testicular cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.

Patients can discuss minimally invasive robotic liver cancer surgery with their care teams. The process tends to be safe and effective, an expert said.

During my recovery period after colon cancer, I focused on visualizing myself living a healthy life and healing after cancer treatment.

With many groundbreaking cancer therapies on the horizon, it's also time to focus on up and coming cancer vaccines.

Are cancer vaccines the new frontier in oncology? Experts and patients weigh in from the front lines.

Experiencing losing a friend to cancer in the cancer community is never easy, but it’s OK to allow your heart to break.

From Kate Middleton giving an update on her cancer treatment to Kevin Jonas’ skin cancer surgery, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

I feel most thankful on Father's Day, especially after being told I'd never be able to have children.

From the NBA’s Alonzo Mourning opening up about his prostate surgery to an actor from “Felicity” dying of cancer, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.

While the FDA approval of Truseltiq for FGFR2-positive cholangiocarcinoma was withdrawn, there are still other viable treatment options, an expert said.

PolyPEPI1018 may boost the efficacy of Tecentriq in certain patients with colorectal cancer.

Zanidatamab continued to lead to responses and improved overall survival in pretreated HER2-positive biliary tract cancer.

Compared to open hemihepatectomy, the laparoscopic approach resulted in faster recovery time and higher quality of life, researchers found.