Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. In 2020 alone, over 1.9 million new cases and nearly 935,000 deaths were reported globally and the global burden of CRC is projected to rise by 60% by 2030.1 Risk factors for CRC include both lifestyle and genetic factors. Modifiable risks include diets high in red or processed meats, low physical activity, obesity, smoking, and excessive alcohol use. Family history, genetic conditions like Lynch syndrome or familial
adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and inflammatory bowel diseases also increase susceptibility.
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