GI Oncology
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Pancreatic cystic neoplasms rarely turn cancerous, study shows
Study is the first to report the proportion of pancreatic cancers that develop from cystic neoplasms.
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Meta-analysis of postcancer use of immunosuppressive therapies shows no increase in cancer recurrence risk
Findings could guide clinical decision making for starting immunosuppression in patients with a history of malignancy.
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Microsimulation model identifies 4-year window for pancreatic cancer screening
Study highlights a window of opportunity for pancreatic cancer screening suggesting current surveillance guidelines be re-evaluated.
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Many preoperative EAC biopsies fail to predict true tumor grade, leading to unnecessary esophagectomy
“The accuracy of tumor grade esophageal adenocarcinoma on preprocedural biopsies is suboptimal and should not be depended upon solely to make...
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Report cards, additional observer improve adenoma detection rate
“We found that benchmarking individual endoscopists against their peers was important for improving ADR performance because this was the common...
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Two multitarget stool tests show promise for CRC screening: Studies
"This is the first large study to include the 45- to 49-year-old population, for whom screening is now recommended."
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AGA issues CPU for CRC screening, postpolypectomy surveillance
CPU addresses how individuals should be risk stratified for CRC screening and postpolypectomy surveillance.
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Gastroenterology Data Trends 2023
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Germline Genetic Testing in CRC: Implications for Familial and Population-Based Testing
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Rethinking how we promote cancer screening?
Study authors suggest that patients be re-educated about the benefits and harms of cancer screening tests.