The Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers

New finding could lead to more effective treatment decisions for younger colorectal cancer patients
May 18, 2017
Younger colon cancer patients appear to have more than three times as many mutations in their tumors as older patients, which could lead to more effective treatment decisions, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
A Counterintuitive Finding That Could Benefit Younger Colorectal Cancer Patients
May 17, 2017
Younger colon cancer patients appear to have more than three times as many mutations in their tumors as older patients, which could lead to more effective treatment decisions, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Deficiencies in Repair of DNA Identified in Many Types of Solid Tumors
May 17, 2017
A new investigation of more than 48,000 stored tumor samples finds evidence of a key deficiency in a repair mechanism designed to keep DNA from being mutated and causing cancer.
Caris Life Sciences Appoints John Marshall, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer
May 17, 2017
Caris Life Sciences appoints John Marshall, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer, and will direct research efforts and guide strategies for tumor profiling.
The Growing Challenge of Young Adults With Colorectal Cancer
May 15, 2017
In this review, we address specific issues pertaining to AYA patients with colorectal cancer, including evaluation for hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes, clinicopathologic and biologic features unique to AYA patients with colorectal cancer, treatment outcomes, and survivorship.
Health Policy’s Gordian Knot: Rethinking Cost Control
April 26, 2017
Medical spending has resumed its long-term rise. The central, intractable obstacle to long-term cost containment, we contend here, is the near impossibility of saying “no” to ever-more-expensive care that yields small marginal benefits.
Life, Redefined: Living Well With Metastatic Cancer
April 20, 2017
Living well with metastatic cancer means finding ways to accept the diagnoses and continue to move forward.
A Diagnosis No Young Person Expects
April 18, 2017
Matt Wixon was 39 years old and preparing for the birth of his first child when he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. While rates of colon cancer are declining among older adults, they are on the rise in people under age 50 - a troubling trend.
Case Studies > Sequential Therapy for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
April 14, 2017
In this case-based interview, John Marshall, MD, provides an expert's view on the treatment of a patient with metastatic pancreatic cancer, providing details on therapeutic approaches and toxicity management.
Increased Recognition of Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults, Even Those Aged 20 to 29, as Evidence Continues to Accumulate
April 10, 2017
The incidence of colorectal cancer continues to increase among young adults, with the sharpest increase among those aged 20 to 29, according to a recent article in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Expect Questions About Colorectal Cancer Among Younger Adults
April 10, 2017
Publicity surrounding a recent study showing a sharp increase in colorectal cancer among young people, even those in their 20s, may result in increased patient visits and questions.
CURE Media Group Launches Educational Video Series to Promote Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 22, 2017
In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, CURE Media Group, has released a special 12-part educational video series, “No Ifs, Ands, or Butts,” that focuses on Colorectal Cancer detection, prevention and management.
Turning Pain Into Purpose With GI Cancer
March 21, 2017
A survey about life after GI cancer has sparked the creation of specialized survivorship care plan.

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