Dr. Frank Sinicrope

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify proteins linked to immunotherapy resistance in metastatic colorectal cancer

The team identified specific proteins — fibronectin and smooth muscle actin — associated with resistance to immunotherapy treatment in colorectal cancer tissues.

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Mayo Clinic researchers publish key findings about cell proteins to determine effectiveness of immunotherapy for colorectal cancer

Findings can assist care teams in predicting if someone with advanced colorectal cancer will benefit from immunotherapy.

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Mayo Clinic expert calls for public health measures to improve diet, reduce cancer risk

Early onset colorectal cancer continues to steadily increase in the U.S. and other higher income countries.