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Research to Watch at ASCO 2025

Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting brings groundbreaking research to the forefront — and this year is no exception. At ASCO 2025, several clinical trials...

Leading Cancer Orgs Express Profound Concern Over Funding Cuts

On behalf of the millions of Americans living with cancer and at risk for being diagnosed, as well as health care providers, researchers, advocates, and their communities, we express our...

United to Protect Lifesaving Screenings

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments that could reshape the future of no-cost preventive services in the U.S., 38 leading patient advocacy groups and healthcare organizations stand...

Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Trials

This month we feature clinical trials for colorectal cancer patients with minimal residual disease (MRD) after curative-intent treatment. MRD describes microscopic residual disease, where a very small number of cancer...

What Can I Eat the Day Before a Colonoscopy?

Ever since the dawn of colonoscopy, nearly all patients have been advised to go on a clear liquid diet the day before a procedure and to avoid any solid foods....

GI ASCO Updates

We learned much more about the role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) tests in treating colorectal cancer at this meeting. I’m looking forward to Manju’s insights about that. From my...