DNA content analysis of colorectal cancer defines a distinct ‘microsatellite and chromosome stable’ group but does not predict response to radiotherapy [PDF]
Colorectal cancers (CRC) are thought to have genetic instability in the form of either microsatellite instability (MSI) or chromosomal instability (CIN).
Abdel-Rahman+44 more
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An increasing number of studies are describing potential uses of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) in the care of patients with colorectal cancer. Owing to this rapidly developing area of research, the Colon and Rectal–Anal Task Forces of the United States ...
A. Dasari+42 more
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Recurrence of rectal cancer : a study on patients with rectal cancer referred to Sir Paul Boffa Hospital during 2001-2003 [PDF]
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment of rectal cancer. One third of all treatment failures are secondary to local recurrence usually leading to a painful and distressing death.
Brincat, Stephen+2 more
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LARS-like symptoms in the general population may suggest the significance of postoperative functional problems and emotional implications of rectal surgery [PDF]
Background & Aim. Sphincter-saving rectal surgery is prone to cause changes in bowel function associated with Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). Our aim was to assess LARS-like symptoms within a population of 50-80-year old in order to understand ...
Axinia, Iulia+14 more
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Background The optimal approach for ensuring both complete resection and preservation of anal function in rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) remains unknown.
Chikara Maeda+7 more
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The expression level and prognostic value of Y-box binding protein-1 in rectal cancer.
The aims of this study were to simultaneously evaluate the expression of Y-box binding protein-1 (YB-1) in non-neoplastic rectal tissue and rectal cancer tissue, and to collect clinical follow-up data for individual patients.
Yu Zhang+7 more
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Relationship between quantitative analysis parameters of DCE-MRI and microangiogenesis in rectal cancer [PDF]
Background and purpose: Tumor microangiogenesis is an important basis for tumor growth and metastasis, and its characteristics include angiogenesis, increased vascular permeability and abnormal capillary structure.
SONG Dan, CHAI Yaxin, GE Yanping
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A novel methodology for in vivo endoscopic phenotyping of colorectal cancer based on real-time analysis of the mucosal lipidome: a prospective observational study of the iKnife [PDF]
Background: This pilot study assessed the diagnostic accuracy of rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (REIMS) in colorectal cancer (CRC) and colonic adenomas. Methods: Patients undergoing elective surgical resection for CRC were recruited at St.
Alexander, J+17 more
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PURPOSE In the multicenter, open-label, phase III FOWARC trial, modified infusional fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin (mFOLFOX6) plus radiotherapy resulted in a higher pathologic complete response rate than fluorouracil plus radiotherapy in ...
Yanhong Deng+27 more
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Background The JCOG0404 randomized controlled trial conducted to compare laparoscopic surgery (LAP) with open surgery (OP) for stage II/III colon cancer showed better short‐term outcomes and equal long‐term outcomes of LAP versus OP.
Shoichi Fujii+11 more
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