The monoclonal antibody cetuximab (Erbitux) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer
On Feb. 1, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Cetuximab, a recombinant…
Two randomized controlled trials showed that taking aspirin daily for as little as three years reduces the development of colorectal polyps
In 2003, two randomized controlled trials showed that taking aspirin daily for as little as three years reduces…
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was established
On Nov. 19, 1999, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month was established with a declaration by the U.S. Senate,…
Colon cancer gene was identified
On Dec. 2, 1993, Dana-Farber scientists identified the gene that causes an inherited form of colon cancer, which…
The Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian trial began recruiting 148,000 men and women, ages 55-74
In 1993, the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian trial was launched The trial was designed to determine whether…
Washington University School of Medicine announced as a participating site for the prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers (PLCO study)
In 1993, the Washington University School of Medicine announced that it was a participating site for the prostate,…