Due to its high incidence and increasing diagnosis in younger adults, colorectal cancer remains one of the deadliest malignancies, claiming over 1.9 million new cases each year (IARC). The forecast is urgent: it is set to remain the second leading cause of cancer death globally, with worldwide cases expected to rise to over 3.2 million per year by 2040 (World Health Organization).

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