Text reminders and letters increased FIT completion in overdue colorectal cancer screening patients
Text reminders and letters boost colorectal cancer screening completion in primary care
This randomized trial evaluated screening completion in primary care patients aged 50 to 74 years who were overdue for colorectal cancer scr…
Text messages and reminder letters significantly increased colorectal cancer screening completion, while a branded box did not improve rates…
Educational programs improve self-care values in ostomized colorectal cancer patients
Educational programs boost self-care values in ostomized colorectal cancer patients
This systematic review analyzed educational intervention programs for ostomized colorectal cancer patients. Results showed significant diffe…
A meta-analysis of 1,011 patients found educational programs significantly improve self-care values compared to no intervention.
Preoperative symbiotic supplementation alters gut microbiota in colorectal cancer patients
Small trial shows symbiotic changes gut bacteria in colorectal cancer patients
This randomized clinical trial in 46 adults undergoing colorectal cancer surgery found that preoperative symbiotic supplementation increased…
A small Brazilian trial found that taking a symbiotic before surgery changed gut bacteria and fatty acid levels in colorectal cancer patient…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of colorectal cancer screening prevalence in survivors versus general population
Cancer survivors are more likely to get colorectal cancer screening than the general public
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined colorectal cancer screening prevalence across 59 studies involving cancer survivors and th…
A large review of 59 studies found cancer survivors are more likely to get colorectal cancer screening than those without cancer history.
Systematic review and meta-analysis identifies factors influencing quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors
Social support and resilience boost quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes evidence on factors affecting quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors. Fatigue, …
A meta-analysis found that social support, resilience, and self-efficacy are linked to better quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors…
Narrative review explores colorectal cancer mutations and tumor microenvironment interactions for TASIN-1
TASIN-1 and tumor mutations linked to colorectal cancer responses
This narrative review examines the interconnections among specific mutations, the tumor microenvironment, and treatment responsiveness in co…
A narrative review explores how specific genetic mutations and tumor environment interactions may influence treatment responses in colorecta…
Neoadjuvant mFOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab reduces peritoneal tumor burden in colorectal cancer patients.
Chemo before surgery may reduce tumor burden in colorectal cancer patients
This phase II randomized controlled trial evaluated 53 patients with resectable peritoneal metastasis of colorectal cancer. Neoadjuvant mFOL…
A trial suggests chemo before surgery might lower tumor markers for colorectal cancer patients with spread to the abdomen.
Umbrella review associates processed meat consumption with higher risks of cancer and chronic disease outcomes.
Processed meat links to higher cancer and heart disease risks
This umbrella review synthesized data from 34 articles and 54 meta-analyses regarding processed meat consumption. It reports associations wi…
Eating more processed meat like bacon or hot dogs increases your risk for serious health problems including cancer and heart disease.
High NEK6 expression linked to poor colorectal cancer prognosis and glycolytic subtype dominance
New Target Found to Stop Colon Cancer From Feeding Itself
This cohort study identified three malignant colorectal cancer subtypes, with the Glycolysis-C1 subtype exhibiting a high-glycolytic state. …
A newly mapped cancer sugar pathway reveals NEK6 as a target that could starve colon tumors and improve treatment.
Colonoscopic Surveillance in Lynch Syndrome Linked to Lower Mortality but Not Reduced Cancer Incidence
Colonoscopies Save Lives in High-Risk Patients
This observational cohort study of 4732 MMR-carriers in the English NHS found that colonoscopic surveillance was associated with decreased C…
You’ve just turned 35. Your mom had colon cancer at 42.
Narrative review suggests CXCR4 antagonists may target metastatic colorectal cancer via the CXCL12/CXCR4 axis.
New review suggests blocking a specific pathway may help fight colorectal cancer spread
This narrative review examines the potential of CXCR4 antagonists, specifically plerixafor and LY2510924, in treating metastatic colorectal …
A fresh look at colorectal cancer shows blocking a specific chemical pathway might stop tumors from spreading and help immune drugs work bet…
CT radiomics model predicts lymphovascular invasion in 252 colorectal cancer patients
Doctors use CT scans to spot hidden cancer spread before surgery.
This retrospective cohort study evaluated a CT-based radiomics model for preoperative prediction of lymphovascular invasion (LVI) in colorec…
A new computer model using standard CT scans can predict if colorectal cancer has spread into blood vessels before a surgeon ever makes a cu…