Gastrointestinal Cancer | Specialty

The OncLive Gastrointestinal Cancer condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various types of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, esophageal cancer, and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in GI cancers.

Trends and Risk Factors in Liver Cancer

February 23rd 2018

Dr. Bekaii-Saab on the Impact of Regorafenib in CRC

February 23rd 2018

Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD, professor of medicine, Mayo Clinic, discusses the impact of regorafenib (Stivarga) on the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).

Immunotherapy Combination Explored in Unresectable HCC

February 22nd 2018

Investigators are looking into a combination of immunotherapy agents for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, for whom there are limited treatment options in the first line.

Dr. Chau on Analysis of Asian and Western Patients With Gastric/GEJ Cancer

February 22nd 2018

Ian Chau, MD, consultant medical oncologist, Royal Marsden Hospital, discusses an analysis of Asian and Western patients with chemotherapy-refractory gastric/gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer.

Gastrointestinal Cancers Entering Age of Precision Medicine

February 21st 2018

Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD, discusses the future of precision medicine in gastrointestinal cancers.

Lenvatinib HCC Data Published as FDA Considers Approval

February 20th 2018

Lenvatinib (Lenvima) was noninferior for overall survival while improving progression-free survival compared with sorafenib (Nexavar) for the frontline treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Dr. Overman on Remaining Questions With Immunotherapy in CRC

February 20th 2018

Michael J. Overman, MD, associate professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the remaining questions with immunotherapy in colorectal cancer.

Dr. Pishvaian on the Future of Entrectinib in Pancreatic Cancer

February 20th 2018

Michael Pishvaian, MD, PhD, director, Phase I Clinical Program, co-director of the Ruesch Center Pancreatic Cancer Program Medical Oncology, Otto J. Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the future of entrectinib in the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Andre Discusses the Future of Immunotherapy in mCRC

February 20th 2018

Thierry Andre, MD, professor of medical oncology, University Pierre et Marie Curie (UMPC), and Head of the Medical Oncology Department in St. Antoine Hospital, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, discusses the future of immunotherapy for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Biomarkers and Novel Approaches in CRC

February 17th 2018

Reverce Study: Outcomes and Impact

February 17th 2018

Sequencing of Therapy in Refractory mCRC

February 17th 2018

Management of Side Effects With TAS-102

February 17th 2018

Proactive Side Effect Management With Regorafenib

February 17th 2018

Clinical Implications of the ReDOS Findings

February 17th 2018

The Regorafenib Dose Optimization Study

February 17th 2018

Treatment Options in Refractory mCRC

February 17th 2018

Treatment Goals in Refractory mCRC

February 17th 2018

Expert Highlights Promising Research in mCRC and Other GI Cancers

February 17th 2018

Michael A. Morse, MD, discusses key trials that have broadened the treatment landscape of mCRC, and other ongoing developments in gastrointestinal cancers.

Lilly's Unique Reception Helps Attendees Step Into the Minds of People Living With GI Cancers

February 15th 2018

Lilly hosted an immersive and interactive reception during the 2018 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium entitled,