March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and at Frontiers in Oncology we want to highlight the recent discoveries in the field and raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis, multidisciplinary management, and technological innovation support.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers globally with low survival rates and poor prognosis. However, it is also preventable and treatable when detected early. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2025 focuses on disseminating information about risk factors such as age, diet, genetics, and lifestyle, while stressing the critical importance of early and regular screening. Current methods of treatment and therapeutic approaches mainly involves surgery, especially in localized stages combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
The forefront of early detection emphasizes methods like colonoscopies, stool-based tests, and innovative non-invasive techniques, including liquid biopsies. These advances not only enhance early detection rates but also increase accessibility and comfort for patients, potentially boosting screening participation and reducing cancer incidence rates.
The goal of this Research Topic is to highlight breakthrough developments in cancer treatment. Precision medicine is transforming treatment protocols, allowing for therapies tailored to the genetic profile of a patient's tumor. Additionally, the field of immunotherapy is expanding, aiming to empower the body's immune system to target and destroy cancer cells effectively. Research into the gut microbiome is opening promising pathways for both prevention and therapy, offering hope for novel interventions. By collectively bringing cutting-edge research in the field of colorectal cancer, we hope to explore and deepen our understanding of innovative therapeutic strategies and novel approaches to improve patient outcomes.
We welcome Original Research, Reviews, Systematic Reviews, Case Reports and Mini-Reviews.
Please note: manuscripts consisting solely of bioinformatics or computational analysis of public genomic or transcriptomic databases which are not accompanied by validation (independent cohort or biological validation in vitro or in vivo) are out of scope for this section and will not be accepted as part of this Research Topic.
Keywords: colorectal cancer, oncology, cancer, treatment, diagnosis, awareness
Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
