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survivorship

A collection of 58 issues

New ctDNA assay validated for minimal residual disease monitoring across solid tumors

Skip to content The CRC Digest ◇ RESEARCH New ctDNA assay validated for minimal residual disease monitoring across solid tumors The Haystack MRD assay, a tumor-informed ctDNA test that tracks patient-specific somatic mutations, has been analytically and clinically validated across 23 solid tumor types for detecting minimal residual disease at low

What helps survivors use their care plans after treatment

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ LIVING WITH CRC What helps survivors use their care plans after treatment Interviews with 30 breast and colorectal cancer survivors found that survivorship care plans were most helpful when survivors discussed them with their primary care providers and found the information reassuring and relevant

CRC Research Update — August 20, 2026

Today's colorectal cancer research highlights

Digital health interventions may improve nutrition and quality of life in CRC patients

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ LIVING WITH CRC Digital health interventions may improve nutrition and quality of life in CRC patients A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that digital health interventions showed potential to improve nutritional status and quality of life in patients with colorectal

CRC Research Update — August 17, 2026

Today's colorectal cancer research highlights

Resourcefulness May Buffer Stress and Improve Quality of Life for Ostomy Patients

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ LIVING WITH CRC Resourcefulness May Buffer Stress and Improve Quality of Life for Ostomy Patients A cross-sectional study of 464 colorectal cancer patients with intestinal ostomy found that resourcefulness mediated the relationship between perceived stress and quality of life, suggesting a potential target for

Systematic review identifies factors affecting cancer screening participation among survivors

Skip to content The CRC Digest Systematic review identifies factors affecting cancer screening participation among survivors A meta-analysis examined predictors of participation in breast and colorectal cancer screening among cancer survivors, who are at increased risk of subsequent primary cancers but show suboptimal screening uptake. (Journal of Cancer Survivorship) This

Qualitative study explores barriers and facilitators to exercise in older adults with colorectal cancer

Skip to content The CRC Digest Qualitative study explores barriers and facilitators to exercise in older adults with colorectal cancer Researchers interviewed patients aged 75 years or older with CRC scheduled for elective surgery to understand what helps or hinders participation in physical exercise during the perioperative period, noting that

CRC Research Update — August 10, 2026

Today's colorectal cancer research highlights

Cancer Survivors Face Elevated Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer

Skip to content The CRC Digest ♥ LIVING WITH CRC Cancer Survivors Face Elevated Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer A Canadian cohort study of 172,928 non-colorectal cancer survivors found they have an elevated risk of developing subsequent primary colorectal cancers compared to the cancer-free population, suggesting tailored screening approaches may