CRC Research Update — July 28, 2026
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Polyp Risk Rises with Age in Young Adults, Study Finds
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Polyp Risk Rises with Age in Young Adults, Study Finds
A retrospective colonoscopy study of 3,959 adults aged 18-44 used Joinpoint regression to identify age inflection points for polyp detection rates, with detection rates for polyps, adenomas, and serrated lesions all rising significantly
Childhood Cancer Survivors Underutilize Colorectal Cancer Screening
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Underutilize Colorectal Cancer Screening
A French national study found that childhood cancer survivors participated in fecal immunochemical testing at rates of 20.0% to 23.2% across three screening periods—significantly lower than the general population—despite their elevated CRC
CRC Research Update — July 25, 2026
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Systematic Review Examines CRC Screening Uptake in People Living With HIV
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Systematic Review Examines CRC Screening Uptake in People Living With HIV
A systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on colorectal cancer screening uptake and lesion detection rates in people living with HIV, including comparisons with HIV-negative controls. (HIV Medicine)
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CRC Research Update — July 24, 2026
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Patient Navigation Boosts Colonoscopy Completion After Positive Stool Tests
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Patient Navigation Boosts Colonoscopy Completion After Positive Stool Tests
A quality improvement initiative at Cleveland Clinic used patient navigators to contact adults aged 45–75 with positive stool-based tests who had not completed colonoscopy within 360 days, aiming for ≥80% completion within 6
CRC Research Update — July 19, 2026
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Systematic review and meta-analysis quantifies sensitivity and specificity of fecal immunochemical testing and colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
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Systematic review and meta-analysis quantifies sensitivity and specificity of fecal immunochemical testing and colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
Researchers analyzed multiple studies to estimate the accuracy of two major screening tests in asymptomatic average-risk adults. (Preventive Medicine Reports)
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CRC Research Update — July 18, 2026
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