CRC Research Update — September 21, 2026
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Oxaliplatin-Induced Neuropathy Tracked in Survivors Up to 2 Years Post-Treatment
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Oxaliplatin-Induced Neuropathy Tracked in Survivors Up to 2 Years Post-Treatment
A prospective study of 106 stage II-III colon cancer patients treated with adjuvant CAPOX examined associations between oxaliplatin dosing and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, with assessments continuing up to 24 months after
CRC Research Update — September 19, 2026
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Study assesses impact of concurrent palliative care on metastatic CRC patients on systemic therapy
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Study assesses impact of concurrent palliative care on metastatic CRC patients on systemic therapy
A retrospective study of 201 metastatic CRC patients assessed the impact of concurrent multidisciplinary palliative care alongside systemic therapy on patient-reported outcomes and healthcare utilization. (Front Oncol)
CRC Research Update — September 18, 2026
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Fear of recurrence and coping strategies in CRC survivors
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Fear of recurrence and coping strategies in CRC survivors
A pilot mixed-methods study quantified fear of cancer recurrence using the FCRI Short Form and examined associations with Brief COPE coping domains in 23 patients who underwent CRC surgery. (HCA Healthc J Med)
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Quality of life and physical function after metastasis treatment in older patients
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Quality of life and physical function after metastasis treatment in older patients
A Dutch cohort study evaluated long-term quality of life and physical functioning in patients aged ≥70 years with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with curative local surgical or ablative therapy. (Eur J Surg
Fatigue remains common five years after rectal cancer treatment
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Fatigue remains common five years after rectal cancer treatment
The QoLiRECT study investigated fatigue prevalence at 5 years after rectal cancer surgery using the Piper Fatigue Scale, examining baseline characteristics and treatment-related factors as potential predictors of moderate-severe fatigue. (Acta Oncol)
CRC Research Update — September 14, 2026
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Vietnamese CRC Survivors Report Significant Unmet Supportive Care Needs
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Vietnamese CRC Survivors Report Significant Unmet Supportive Care Needs
A cross-sectional study of 354 colorectal cancer survivors in Vietnam identified unmet supportive care needs following primary treatment, highlighting gaps in the healthcare system and cultural context. (European Journal of Oncology Nursing)