This content is machine translated Association of polyps and colorectal cancer Caution with a family history A family history of polyps is a known risk factor for colorectal cancer. However, the frequency of polyps as a factor has not yet been investigated in detail. A study...…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Biomarkers and prognostic factors Kidneys, liver, intestines and co. put to the test The ESMO Congress is the largest European cross-indication cancer congress. It serves to improve the quality of cancer treatment, cancer prevention and diagnosis as well as palliative care and aftercare…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastrointestinal oncology From the gastrointestinal tract to the bladder and back In Switzerland, over 4000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year. It does not cause any symptoms for a long time, so early detection is particularly important. Another component…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastrointestinal tumors Latest scientific findings from stomach to colon Themed “Applying Innovation, Transforming Care, Advancing Equity,” ASCO-GI celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. The focus this year was primarily on current findings relating to gastric carcinoma. However, further studies…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Colorectal cancer prophylaxis Follow-up after colonoscopic polypectomy The primary goal of colonoscopic surveillance is to reduce the risk of subsequent colorectal cancer. The most recent version of the consensus recommendations of the Swiss Society of Gastroenterology was…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Colorectal cancer screening What are the most important quality standards for colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is an important screening procedure to detect and remove adenomas and polyps that can potentially lead to colorectal cancer. For several years, a high adenoma detection rate has been…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Colon Cancer New therapeutic perspectives raise hope for improved overall survival This year’s ASCO brought exciting study results to light. Especially in tumors of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, there were developments, some of which had practice-changing potential. In metastatic colon cancer,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Colorectal cancer screening Screening colonoscopy reduces colorectal cancer incidence and mortality Of the colorectal tumors that are detected during a screening examination, many are still at an early stage and are readily treatable. Not only can colonoscopy detect colorectal cancer, but…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Gastroenterology Do not miss tumor screening! When a malignancy is detected in the body, it is often already too late. Despite comprehensive treatment programs, not every tumor at every stage can be effectively treated. Especially in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastroenterological endoscopy Colorectal cancer screening during and after the corona pandemic Screening colonoscopies are associated with great health benefits. This has been scientifically proven. If intestinal polyps are detected and removed in time, the risk of a malignant intestinal tumor can…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Metastatic colorectal carcinoma A challenging opponent With a median survival of about two years, the prognosis for metastatic colorectal cancer remains poor. New therapeutic options have brought some improvement in recent years, but major breakthroughs have…
