Prognostic importance of preoperative albumin-to-alkaline phosphatase ratio in colorectal cancer patients.

<b>Introduction:</b> Colorectal cancer (CRC) prognosis is typically determined based on clinical stage and histopathological findings, yet patients with the same stage and histological structure can exhibit varying survival outcomes. This highlights the need for additional prognostic biomarkers. Serum biomarkers are gaining increasing significance due to their affordability and accessibility.