CRC Research Update — August 10, 2026
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Metastatic Colon Cancer Reported in 15-Year-Old Patient
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Metastatic Colon Cancer Reported in 15-Year-Old Patient
A case report describes a 15-year-old with metastatic colon adenocarcinoma presenting with abdominal pain, highlighting that colorectal cancer is extremely rare in children and often associated with genetic predisposition syndromes such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous
National study examines surveillance colonoscopy in Lynch syndrome patients
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National study examines surveillance colonoscopy in Lynch syndrome patients
A national study of 4,732 Lynch syndrome carriers in the English NHS assessed adherence to surveillance guidelines and aimed to determine the impact of colonoscopic surveillance on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in
CRC Research Update — August 06, 2026
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Study Examines Universal Tumor Screening for Lynch Syndrome in Japan
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Study Examines Universal Tumor Screening for Lynch Syndrome in Japan
A prospective study of 591 patients with stage II/III colorectal cancer in Japan aimed to clarify the clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of universal tumor screening using immunohistochemistry to identify Lynch syndrome, with
CRC Research Update — July 15, 2026
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♥ Phone-Based Patient Navigation Tested to Improve Genetic Testing Access
A pilot randomized trial in an academic health system evaluated whether offering newly diagnosed CRC patients free, phone-based patient navigation increased rates of referral, counseling, and germline genetic testing compared to usual care. The study
CRC Research Update — July 13, 2026
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CRC Research Update — July 10, 2026
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New Review Outlines Tailored Screening for Lynch Syndrome and Polyposis Syndromes
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New Review Outlines Tailored Screening for Lynch Syndrome and Polyposis Syndromes
A comprehensive review summarizes current evidence on CRC risk and screening strategies for hereditary cancer syndromes and family history, emphasizing that these higher-risk groups require different age of initiation, surveillance intervals, and modality