GI Oncology
Conference Coverage
Direct-acting antiviral treatment linked to lower mortality in patients with HCC history
BOSTON – Reduced mortality in HCC patients with complete response apparently driven by achievement of sustained...
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Postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers had unique features
Their predisposition to the proximal colon and to microsatellite instability suggests that they have unique characteristics of tumorigenesis.
Guidelines
New practice guideline: CRC screening isn’t necessary for low-risk patients aged 50-75 years
For individuals aged 50-79 with no symptoms and an estimated 15-year CRC risk below 3%, no screening is recommended by BMJ Rapid Recommendations...
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Two studies reveal preneoplastic links between H. pylori and gastric cancer
Perturbations to the CD44v9-xCT system often result in redox imbalance, and ultimately gastric metaplasia.
From the Journals
AGA Clinical Practice Update on the utility of endoscopic submucosal dissection in T1b esophageal cancer: Expert review
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a viable treatment option for patients with submucosal (T1b) esophageal cancer who have a low risk of...
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Direct-acting antiviral therapy boosts survival for infected HCC patients
Adults with a history of hepatocellular carcinoma had a significantly reduced risk of death after treatment of HCV infections with DAAs.
Conference Coverage
Early post-ACS bleeding may signal cancer
PARIS – Cancer risk is elevated with bleeding, whether or not DAPT is employed
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Endoscopic therapy decreases recurrence of intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia in patients with Barrett’s esophagus
It is sufficient to perform a close examination of the cardia and, in the absence of visible abnormalities, to randomly biopsy only at the level...
How I will treat my next patient
Studies reinforce clinical experience and intuition
Dr. Alan P. Lyss looks at the immune-related adverse events in patients on immune checkpoint inhibitors and the effect of delays in starting...
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Statins hamper hepatocellular carcinoma in viral hepatitis patients
Two years of daily lipophilic statin use was associated with lower incidence of HCC and reduced all-cause death and liver-related death, compared...
How I will treat my next patient
Screening for pancreatic and lung cancers
Dr. Alan P. Lyss explores the complexity of shared decision-making in cancer screening.