COLO-RECTAL CANCER

This study looked at whether taking vitamin D supplements can help people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. The researchers measured markers of cell death and inflammation in 44 patients before and after 6 months of vitamin D. The goal was to …

This trial tested a new treatment for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that had spread and stopped responding to standard therapy. Doctors removed immune cells from patients' tumors, used CRISPR gene editing to boost their cancer-fighting ability, and then infused th…

This study reviewed the medical records of 255 adults who had colorectal polyps removed during a colonoscopy. The goal was to find out which factors, such as how the polyp was removed or its tissue type, make it more likely to come back. Researchers also tracked any complications…

This study looked back at 143 people in China who needed a second surgery after rectal cancer treatment because of a leak or the cancer coming back. The goal was to find out what helps the second surgery succeed and whether patients can poop normally again. The results help docto…

This study tested a blood test that looks for tiny bits of cancer DNA left after surgery in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer. The goal was to see if the test could find patients at high risk of the cancer coming back, so they could get the right extra treatment. 175 …

This study looked at whether using a special balloon-assisted scope (G-Eye) together with artificial intelligence (CAD-Eye) finds more polyps than a standard colonoscopy with AI alone. About 300 people aged 50-74 who had a positive stool test took part. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested a new way to reconnect the colon after removing a cancerous section using a robot. 39 people with sigmoid colon cancer took part. The goal was to see if the new stitching method worked well and to track any complications.

This study tested whether starting a colonoscopy with the patient lying on their back (supine) or on their left side (left-lateral) makes a difference. Researchers measured how long it took to complete the procedure, how much pain patients felt, and how difficult the procedure wa…

This study tested a smartphone app that uses games and rewards to help people make informed choices about colorectal cancer screening. 248 adults in Italy used either the gamified app or a standard information app. The goal was to see if the app improved knowledge and screening p…

This study looked at 227 people with colorectal cancer that had spread to the lining of the belly. Researchers wanted to see if waiting longer between chemotherapy and surgery affected how long patients lived without the cancer coming back. The goal is to find the best timing for…

This study looked at 100 colorectal cancer patients who had already received immunotherapy. Researchers measured a protein called PHGDH in their tumor samples to see if it was linked to how well the treatment worked and how long patients lived. The goal is to find a way to predic…

This study aimed to understand if offering a simple blood test for colorectal cancer screening would encourage more people to get screened. Researchers surveyed 297 adults aged 45-75 who had previously avoided standard screening methods like colonoscopy or stool tests. The goal w…