Reading time: 6 minutes Xanthea Heighington Introduction Colorectal cancer survival rates are improving, with the American Cancer Society recently having reported a 1.5% decrease in deaths associated with the disease. Such improvements are particularly notable in younger adults [1]. However, survival statistics are just that - survival. They don’t capture quality-of-life outcomes, particularly relating to... Continue Reading →
5 ways organoids have helped colorectal cancer research in 2025
Reading time: 5 minutes Xanthea Heighington Colorectal cancer is the third most prevalent cancer in the world. Despite significant advancements in screening and treatment, it remains the cause of 9.2% of all cancer related deaths [1]. In the next 10 years, estimates have shown that cases of colon cancer could rise by about 71.5%, and... Continue Reading →
