CRC Research Update — August 03, 2026
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Symptom Identification Critical for Adults 18-44
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Symptom Identification Critical for Adults 18-44
Adults under 45 without access to average-risk screening require a well-defined system for symptom identification and workup to avoid diagnostic delays and worse outcomes. (Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention)
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Study Examines Symptoms as Diagnostic Indicators in Adults Under 45
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Study Examines Symptoms as Diagnostic Indicators in Adults Under 45
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CRC Research Update — August 01, 2026
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South Dakota sees shifting trends in early-onset CRC incidence by race
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South Dakota sees shifting trends in early-onset CRC incidence by race
Analysis of 2007-2022 cancer registry data shows the White population's early-onset CRC incidence rose to 9.6 per 100,000 in 2018-2022, surpassing the American Indian rate and reversing historical patterns.
Deficient mismatch repair is a distinct feature of early-onset CRC in Chinese cohort
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Deficient mismatch repair is a distinct feature of early-onset CRC in Chinese cohort
Among 4,159 colorectal cancer cases at West China Hospital, early-onset CRC (diagnosed before age 50) showed higher rates of deficient mismatch repair compared to late-onset disease. (Int J Cancer)
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Unexplained Microcytosis in 40-Year-Old: Missed Opportunity for Early Diagnosis
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Unexplained Microcytosis in 40-Year-Old: Missed Opportunity for Early Diagnosis
A case report highlights how isolated microcytosis and iron deficiency in a 40-year-old male with morbid obesity was a missed early indicator of colorectal cancer. (South Dakota Medicine)
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Lower Mortality in Metastatic CRC
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Lower Mortality in Metastatic CRC
A SEER database analysis found that Medicaid expansion was associated with decreased mortality in patients younger than 65 diagnosed with colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastasis. (Annals of Surgery)
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CRC Research Update — July 31, 2026
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CRC Research Update — July 28, 2026
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