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    Immunotherapy and colorectal cancer

    Immunotherapy is a class of cancer drugs based on biologics that find and destroy colorectal cancer cells. There are different types of immunotherapy, and all immunotherapy works with your immune system to fight cancer.

    Understanding Your Pathology Report
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    Understanding Your Pathology Report

    A pathology report is a medical report that describes the characteristics of a tissue or blood specimen that has been removed from your body. The specimen is analyzed by a pathologist, who writes a report of their findings for the doctor who has ordered the report and/or performed the procedure. 

    Understanding Your Biomarker Test Report
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    Understanding Your Biomarker Test Report

    You had probably never even heard of biomarkers until you faced a cancer diagnosis, but they're a very important part of treatment planning. Since every tumor has its own unique pattern of biomarkers, knowing your biomarker profile can help you and your doctor choose the right treatment for your specific tumor.

    Targeted therapy
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    Targeted therapy

    Targeted therapy uses drugs that target specific genes and proteins, that contribute to cancer growth and survival, to fight cancer.

    Hepatic Artery Infusion (HAI) Therapy for Colorectal Cancer with Tumors in the Liver (Mets)
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    Hepatic Artery Infusion (HAI) Therapy for Colorectal Cancer with Tumors in the Liver (Mets)

    If you have colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver, you may want to consider Hepatic Artery Infusion (HAI) therapy. HAI therapy is an FDA-approved cancer treatment that delivers a concentrated dose of medicine into the liver through the hepatic artery. Unlike systemic chemotherapy, HAI therapy is delivered only to the tumor site in the liver, so it does not add additional systemic side effects to the rest of the body.

    HAI liver pump for mCRC offers second chances
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    HAI liver pump for mCRC offers second chances

    Hope Brooks is the vision of health. She exercises daily, teaches core power yoga, keeps up with doctor appointments, and participates in other healthy habits. Weeks after her 50th birthday, Hope began to experience abdominal pain, which led to a trip to urgent care. A simple blood draw prompted concern for her liver.

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