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Esophageal cancer Q&A with Dr. Fountzilas

… Esophageal cancer Q&A with Dr. Fountzilas April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Here, Christos Fountzilas, MD , Associate Professor of Oncology and … April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Here, Christos Fountzilas, MD , Associate Professor of Oncology and …
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Can you have liver cancer and not know it?

… that is significantly damaged,” according to Christos Fountzilas, MD, FACP , Assistant Professor of GI Medical … fluke is a common cause of liver cancer, according to Dr. Fountzilas. More commonly, however, tumors or cancer in the … liver cancer. Learn More How to avoid liver cancer Dr. Fountzilas recommends taking measures to avoid organ damage …
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New options for KRAS-associated cancers available at Roswell Park

… — or who develop resistance — to the drug,” says Christos Fountzilas, MD, FACP, Associate Professor of Oncology and … in my trial takes a different approach,” explains Dr. Fountzilas. “It binds to the KRAS molecule and breaks it … lung, or colon cancer for KRAS mutations,” says Dr. Fountzilas. “We used to test people for KRAS because having …
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Stage 4 pancreatic cancer: Lewis' story

… before making any treatment decision,” says Christos Fountzilas, MD, co-leader of Roswell Park’s gastrointestinal … That is exactly what Lewis did, under the guidance of Dr. Fountzilas and clinical research coordinator Cathy Grande. “Dr. Fountzilas and Cathy were amazing,” says Lewis. “They clearly …
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What's New in Pancreatic Cancer Research?

… to treat it. “We should always have hope,” says Christos Fountzilas, MD, FACP , Department of Medical Oncology at … existing therapy. Some of the latest developments that Dr. Fountzilas considers exciting are new agents that target the … efforts from basic and clinical cancer researchers, Dr. Fountzilas explains. “Blocking a single pathway is not …
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Who should have high-risk cancer screenings?

… Lynch syndrome or BRCA 1/2 syndrome, says Christos Fountzilas, MD, FACP , a medical oncologist specializing in … cancer prevention for living a healthy lifestyle,” Dr. Fountzilas says. Having regular wellness checks with a … Lynch syndrome or BRCA 1/2 syndrome, says Christos Fountzilas, MD, FACP , a medical oncologist specializing in …
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What is Barrett's esophagus?

… is a capsule endoscopy? Esophageal cancer Q&A with Dr. Fountzilas Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous? Esophageal …