May 28, 2017

CRC Abstracts – RAS Viewpoint

At ASCO 2017, the steadily increasing competitive intensity between Lonsurf (TAS-102, Taiho) and Stivarga (regorafenib, Bayer) will be on display . In addition, the I/O agents are reading out both as monotherapy in specific (dMMR/MSI-H) patient segments, as well as in combinations with other cytotoxic and targeted agents in broader patient […]
May 23, 2017

Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Diagnostics and monitoring CRC diagnostics and monitoring follows two pronged strategy Diagnostic tools such as Colonoscopy: Specific, Can Remove Polyps and Take Biopsies. Adverse: Can cause perforation, Can miss small adenomas Flexible sigmoidoscopy: Specific, Can Remove Polyps and Take Biopsies. Adverse: Reduced risk of perforation Double-contrast barium enema: […]