CRC
‘Right-Sizing’ Surveillance Intervals for CRC: Considerations for Now and the Future
The 2020 guidelines for surveillance colonoscopy have steered gastroenterologists toward more appropriate ...
JULY 23, 2025
Quality in Colonoscopy: A Look at Risk Factors for SSL, Poor Prep
This month, Sharma’s Endoscopy Insights addresses quality in colonoscopy, particularly related to two ...
APRIL 8, 2025
Gastrointestinal Cancers: Risk Factors and Trends
This month, Sharma’s Endoscopy Insights focuses on gastrointestinal cancers, a critical topic for ...
JANUARY 30, 2025
FDA Approves Lumakras With Vectibix for KRAS G12C–Mutated Colorectal Cancer
The FDA has approved sotorasib with panitumumab for adult patients with KRAS G12C–mutated metastatic CRC.
JANUARY 24, 2025
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Braftovi for Some Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
The FDA granted accelerated approval to encorafenib with cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 for patients with mCRC.
JANUARY 2, 2025
7 Tips for Surveillance Colonoscopy: Getting the Intervals Right
GI providers are getting used to the updated intervals for colon cancer surveillance after polypectomy, but ...
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
FDA Approves Next-Gen mt-sDNA test, Cologuard Plus
The FDA has approved the next-generation of the multitarget stool DNA test Cologuard (Exact Sciences).
OCTOBER 9, 2024
FIT Reduces Deaths From Colorectal Cancer
Evidence is emerging for the power of fecal immunochemical testing to not only reduce colorectal cancer incidence ...
AUGUST 13, 2024
FDA Approves First Blood-Based CRC Screener
The FDA has approved the first blood test to screen for colorectal cancer, a cell-free DNA blood-based test called ...
JULY 31, 2024
Increased Cancer, Death Risks After Adenomas Found at Baseline
Long-term follow-up has documented a significantly increased incidence of CRC in patients with any adenomas on ...
JULY 25, 2024
Majority of Patients With Lynch Syndrome Don’t Use Aspirin for CRC Prevention
Only a minority of patients with Lynch syndrome may be taking aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer despite its ...
JULY 2, 2024
Blood-Based CRC Screening Tests: AGA Reacts
Data emerging on blood-based testing for colorectal cancer have prompted questions from gastroenterologists and ...
MAY 23, 2024
