During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Showcases New Advances in Care

Global innovation in colorectal cancer care meets growing regional need in the Middle East

DUBAI, RIYADH, DOHA, March 26, 2026. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is spotlighting advances in colorectal cancer care, while emphasizing the importance of screening, early detection, and access to specialized treatment for patients across the Middle East.

Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, remains a major global health challenge. In the Middle East and North Africa region, incidence rates range from approximately 15 to 36 cases per 100,000 people, with colorectal cancer ranking among the most common cancers in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. In several countries across the region, it is a leading cause of cancer related death, and screening uptake remains lower than in Western markets, contributing to later stage diagnoses.