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A Counterintuitive Finding That Could Benefit Younger Colorectal Cancer Patients
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.
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High Rate of Colorectal Cancer in Latinos–Are Genes, Stigma, or Other Factors to Blame?
Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa join Dr. John Marshall at the 2016 Ruesch Annual Symposium to discuss some of the key issues that Latino populations face in regard to colorectal cancer that may distinguish them from other populations.
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A New Fight Against Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, claiming the lives of about 50,000 Americans each year. Researchers are addressing colon cancer on two main fronts: detecting the disease earlier and treating it more effectively should it occur.
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Weekly Publication Output
Keep up-to-date with our weekly publication output on GI Cancers Read the Latest Output We search for the following cancers and all their variable histologies and related search terms: GASTR
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Newsroom
In the News Our Ruesch Center members often make headlines. Check out our media coverage. More The Ruesch Report The Ruesch Report is an in-print and e-newsletter from The Ruesch Center. More
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A Diagnosis No Young Person Expects
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.
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All Over the Map When It Comes to Survivorship
Every survivor of a gastrointestinal cancer has unique follow-up needs. A road map for this process can help.
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