CRC Research Update — August 20, 2026
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Digital health interventions may improve nutrition and quality of life in CRC patients
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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
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Resourcefulness May Buffer Stress and Improve Quality of Life for Ostomy Patients
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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
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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)
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Qualitative study explores barriers and facilitators to exercise in older adults with colorectal cancer
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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
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Cancer Survivors Face Elevated Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer
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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
CRC Research Update — August 08, 2026
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Study identifies distinct stigma profiles among colorectal cancer patients with ostomies
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Study identifies distinct stigma profiles among colorectal cancer patients with ostomies
A cross-sectional survey of 449 patients with colorectal cancer and intestinal ostomy used latent profile analysis to identify stigma subtypes and found that stoma acceptance mediates the relationship between stigma