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Wearables may predict treatment side effects

Skip to content The CRC Digest Wearables may predict treatment side effects Study of 720 cancer patients found heart rate variability, steps, and sleep from wearables may help predict severe toxicity during treatment. (Crit Rev Oncol Hematol) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult

The best screening test is the one that gets followed up on

Skip to content The CRC Digest The best screening test is the one that gets followed up on Commentary emphasizes that screening effectiveness depends on timely follow-up after positive results. (Gastroenterology) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or care team. © 2026

AI-assisted colonoscopy improves adenoma detection

Skip to content The CRC Digest AI-assisted colonoscopy improves adenoma detection Meta-analysis of 42 studies confirms AI assistance during colonoscopy improves detection of precancerous polyps. (JCO) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or care team. © 2026 The CRC Digest — crcdigest.com

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ◇ Specialized CT imaging may predict prognosis in stage II colorectal cancer A study of 153 stage II colorectal cancer patients found that dual-layer spectral detector CT quantitative parameters may non-invasively predict tumor budding grade—a critical prognostic biomarker—and three-year disease-free survival before surgery.

CRC Research Update — June 27, 2026

Today's colorectal cancer research highlights

One-year surveillance colonoscopy after curative resection evaluated for diagnostic yield

Skip to content The CRC Digest One-year surveillance colonoscopy after curative resection evaluated for diagnostic yield A retrospective study examined real-world outcomes of routine colonoscopy 1 year after colorectal cancer resection, despite limited evidence supporting its diagnostic yield. (Int J Colorectal Dis) This content is informational only and does not

Blood protein biomarkers outperform traditional risk models for early CRC detection

Skip to content The CRC Digest Blood protein biomarkers outperform traditional risk models for early CRC detection A protein score developed from 53,073 participants showed superior performance compared to models using age, BMI, smoking, and family history. (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev) This content is informational only and does not

Pelvic floor rehabilitation addresses bowel dysfunction and quality of life after rectal cancer

Skip to content The CRC Digest Pelvic floor rehabilitation addresses bowel dysfunction and quality of life after rectal cancer Fourteen survivors shared experiences with structured pelvic floor programs that support bowel function recovery and address psychosocial impacts of low anterior resection syndrome. (Support Care Cancer) This content is informational only

Obesity and metabolic dysfunction drive early-onset CRC through inflammation and gut dysbiosis

Skip to content The CRC Digest Obesity and metabolic dysfunction drive early-onset CRC through inflammation and gut dysbiosis Epidemiological evidence links early-life adiposity and persistent metabolic stress to the rising incidence of colorectal cancer before age 50. (Int J Cancer) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ Structured pelvic floor rehabilitation helps survivors manage bowel dysfunction after rectal cancer surgery A qualitative study of 14 colorectal cancer survivors found that structured pelvic floor rehabilitation programs address low anterior resection syndrome, a common challenge affecting bowel function, psychosocial health, and daily living