Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious global health issue, with 1.9 million new cases and over 900,000 deaths in 2022, accounting for 9.3% of all cancer-related deaths. There is also a concerning rise in incidence among younger populations. Conventional treatment involves surgical removal of the tumor, often combined with chemotherapy, with 5- fluorouracil (5-FU) being the primary drug use…