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Referral Center Reports Characteristics of Early-Onset CRC Patients

Skip to content The CRC Digest Referral Center Reports Characteristics of Early-Onset CRC Patients A retrospective cohort study of 56 patients under age 50 with colorectal cancer (median age 42 years) found the most frequent tumor location was the right colon. (Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam) This content is informational only and

CRC Research Update — August 14, 2026

Today's colorectal cancer research highlights

Younger CRC Patients Face Distinct Quality of Life Challenges

Skip to content The CRC Digest Younger CRC Patients Face Distinct Quality of Life Challenges A qualitative study comparing early-onset colorectal cancer patients to older patients found that young people with colorectal cancer experience worse psychological wellbeing, including marked emotional distress and prominent levels of anxiety. (Quality of Life Research)

Anorectal Visits Offer Missed Screening Opportunity for Adults Under 50

Skip to content The CRC Digest ▪ SCREENING Anorectal Visits Offer Missed Screening Opportunity for Adults Under 50 Among 776 patients seen for benign anorectal conditions, only 60.5% of adults aged 45-49 had undergone colonoscopy in the prior 10 years, highlighting a missed opportunity to promote screening during routine visits.

CRC Research Update — August 10, 2026

Today's colorectal cancer research highlights

CRC Research Update — August 08, 2026

Today's colorectal cancer research highlights

NCI-MATCH trial analysis compares tumor genomic alterations in adolescents and young adults versus older patients

Skip to content The CRC Digest NCI-MATCH trial analysis compares tumor genomic alterations in adolescents and young adults versus older patients Analysis of 759 colorectal cancer patients from the NCI-MATCH trial compared genomic profiles between AYAs (18-39 years, n=43) and non-AYAs (40+ years) using a 143-gene panel. (JCO Precision

CRC Research Update — August 06, 2026

Today's colorectal cancer research highlights

Early-Onset CRC Among Young Latino Men Linked to Structural Inequities

Skip to content The CRC Digest Early-Onset CRC Among Young Latino Men Linked to Structural Inequities An editorial co-authored by a Latino cancer survivor diagnosed at age 38 examines how molecular epidemiology and structural inequities converge in early-onset colorectal cancer among young Latino men, who face diagnostic delays, lower screening

Financial and professional impacts persist for early-onset CRC survivors

Skip to content The CRC Digest Financial and professional impacts persist for early-onset CRC survivors A multicenter study across 7 academic medical centers found that patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer before age 50 experience lasting financial and professional instability, given their developmental stage in establishing careers and families. (Diseases of