CRC in the News
New Study Shows That Millions of Americans Are Not Screened for Colorectal Cancer December 1, 2004
A study published today in the American Gastroenterological Association journal Gastroenterology shows that over 41 million Americans who are candidates for colorectal cancer screening have not been screened. The study reveals that all 41 million people could be screened within 1 year using fecal occult blood testing.

Click here to read the full story on the American Gastroenterological Association Website.

Combination Therapy Shown to Extend Survival in Patients With Colorectal Cancer
November 29, 2004
The combination of bevacizumab (Avastin™) plus an oxaliplatin chemotherapy regimen extends survival in patients with advanced colorectal cancer, according to results of a large clinical trial. Before receiving the combination therapy, the patients in the study had previously undergone one chemotherapy regimen that had failed.

Click here to read the full story on the National Cancer Institute Website.