Colon wellness
Public articles we think are worth opening. Follow your clinician first.
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Articles are reviewed periodically. Last checked: October 12, 2026.
Recent from NCI & AICR
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AICR
Alcohol Increases Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Published Aug 21, 2026
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Chronic inflammation leaves long-lasting impression on gut stem cells, increasing colorectal cancer risk
Published Mar 25, 2026
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Screening and prep
FDA
Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know About Screening
FDA explains stool tests, colonoscopy, and why visual screening usually needs bowel prep the day before.
Added Sep 20, 2026
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Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening
An FDA-approved blood test for average-risk adults 45 and older. A positive result still needs a colonoscopy.
Added Sep 20, 2026
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Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
NCI walks through stool tests, colonoscopy, and how often people at average risk are usually screened.
Added Sep 20, 2026
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Food and patterns
AICR
Colorectal Cancer
AICR summarizes eating and activity patterns linked with colorectal cancer risk, including fiber, red meat, and processed meat.
Added Sep 20, 2026
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Diet, nutrition, physical activity and colorectal cancer
A research update on which eating and activity patterns raise or lower colorectal cancer risk.
Added Sep 20, 2026
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Diet, the gut microbiome, and colorectal cancer
How fiber, processed meat, and Western eating patterns show up in gut microbiome and colorectal cancer research.
Added Sep 20, 2026
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Research notes
NCI
Colorectal Cancer Prevention (PDQ), Patient Version
NCI reviews evidence on physical activity, body weight, alcohol, and diet as they relate to colorectal cancer risk.
Added Sep 20, 2026
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Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ), Patient Version
NCI's patient summary of screening tests, including what studies show and the limits of each option.
Added Sep 20, 2026
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