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Salivary microbiome profiles distinguish early-onset CRC patients from healthy controls

Skip to content The CRC Digest Salivary microbiome profiles distinguish early-onset CRC patients from healthy controls Researchers collected saliva samples from 65 EOCRC patients and 63 controls, profiling the microbiota and developing screening models using machine learning algorithms. (BMC Microbiol) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ Dietary guidance during treatment linked to quality of life after cancer care A cross-sectional study of 610 cancer survivors (including 132 colorectal cancer patients) examined whether guidance on dietary habits or nutrition-related problems from healthcare professionals during treatment was associated with quality of life

New tool prioritizes colonoscopy for highest-risk patients

Skip to content The CRC Digest New tool prioritizes colonoscopy for highest-risk patients Decision-tree model using fecal hemoglobin and clinical data helps stratify CRC risk among those with positive fecal immunochemical tests, addressing colonoscopy capacity constraints. (Dig Endosc) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ CRC incidence after polypectomy tracked in UK Biobank cohort UK Biobank data showed that during median 10-year follow-up after polypectomy, 78 incident colorectal cancers occurred (153 per 100,000 person-years). The study compared risk between the removal group and both the non-index-colonoscopy group and

Liquid Biopsy Platform Now Detects Early-Stage Disease

Skip to content The CRC Digest Liquid Biopsy Platform Now Detects Early-Stage Disease Plasmonic technology expanded to early-stage colorectal cancer. (EurekAlert) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or care team. © 2026 The CRC Digest — crcdigest.com

Virtual multidisciplinary prehabilitation model developed for CRC surgery patients

Skip to content The CRC Digest Virtual multidisciplinary prehabilitation model developed for CRC surgery patients Researchers developed a standardized virtual model of care for preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation to reduce complications and improve recovery and quality of life. (World Journal of Surgical Oncology) This content is informational only and does

Depression and anxiety common in CRC patients, linked to lower quality of life

Skip to content The CRC Digest Depression and anxiety common in CRC patients, linked to lower quality of life A cross-sectional study of 300 colorectal cancer patients found psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety worsen quality of life. (South African Journal of Psychiatry) This content is informational only and

CRC Research Finding

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ Personalized ctDNA Test Detects Stage III Recurrence Before Imaging A case series of four stage III CRC patients showed the Signatera ctDNA assay detected recurrence earlier than imaging and informed curative interventions. (Cancer Diagnosis & Prognosis) This content is informational only and does not

Prehabilitation study evaluates exercise and nutrition before GI cancer surgery

Skip to content The CRC Digest Prehabilitation study evaluates exercise and nutrition before GI cancer surgery A prospective controlled trial evaluates the feasibility, safety, and preliminary effectiveness of supervised moderate-to-high intensity exercise combined with nutritional counseling in gastrointestinal cancer patients scheduled for surgery. (BMC Cancer) This content is informational only

Cross-kingdom gut microbiome model predicts colorectal adenomas

Skip to content The CRC Digest Cross-kingdom gut microbiome model predicts colorectal adenomas Researchers analyzed 296 fecal samples using metagenomic sequencing and developed a predictive model incorporating bacteria, viruses, archaea, and fungi to identify colorectal adenomas, the main precancerous lesion. (Front Microbiol) This content is informational only and does not