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A collection of 109 issues

New Review Outlines Tailored Screening for Lynch Syndrome and Polyposis Syndromes

Skip to content The CRC Digest 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

Colonoscopy trends and disparities in early-onset CRC examined across multiple states

Skip to content The CRC Digest Colonoscopy trends and disparities in early-onset CRC examined across multiple states Researchers analyzed 1,388 early-onset colorectal cancer patients to understand whether rising disease burden reflects increased screening or a true epidemiologic shift, with focus on racial and ethnic differences. (Surgery) This content is

Review examines liquid biopsy potential and limitations for CRC screening

Skip to content The CRC Digest Review examines liquid biopsy potential and limitations for CRC screening Analysis notes promise of circulating tumor DNA and cells for detection but highlights limited sensitivity for advanced adenomas and lack of randomized trial evidence for mortality reduction. (Intestinal Research) This content is informational only

New blood test achieves 60% sensitivity for early-stage cancers

Skip to content The CRC Digest New blood test achieves 60% sensitivity for early-stage cancers Caris Detect combines whole genome sequencing and AI; ACHIEVE 1 study showed 60.3% sensitivity for stage I-II cancers including colorectal. (Fierce Biotech) This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always

AI Detection in Surveillance Colonoscopy

Skip to content The CRC Digest AI Detection in Surveillance Colonoscopy Computer-aided detection increased adenoma detection in 5,309 patients undergoing post-polypectomy surveillance. This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or care team. © 2026 The CRC Digest — crcdigest.com

ColoSense RNA-Based At-Home Test

Skip to content The CRC Digest ColoSense RNA-Based At-Home Test First FDA-approved RNA-based at-home screening test now available nationwide through Labcorp. This content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or care team. © 2026 The CRC Digest — crcdigest.com

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

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

Colonoscope-Derived Mucus Detects KRAS Mutations in Precancerous Lesions

Skip to content The CRC Digest Colonoscope-Derived Mucus Detects KRAS Mutations in Precancerous Lesions A prospective pilot study found that mucus collected from the colonoscope sheath during routine colonoscopy serves as a high-fidelity source of cell-free DNA for detecting KRAS-mutated colorectal neoplasia. (Translational Oncology) This content is informational only and