Colorectal cancer (CRC), one of the most deadly cancers, is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related deaths. 1 Currently, surgery is the main treatment option for primary and metastatic CRC, and chemotherapy and targeted drugs are regularly used as adjuvant regimens. [2][3][4] Despite improvements in screening and treatment, the number of individuals newly diagnosed is increasing rapidly. Moreover, metastasis, recurrence, and chemoresistance are common in CRC patients after treatment, which leads to the dismal prognosis and high mortality of CRC patients. [5][6][7] These issues lead to the need for more advancements in CRC treatment. About 5% of CRCs are hereditary tumor syndromes, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and Lynch syndrome. 8 Most of the CRCs are sporadic as the comprehensive effects of various factors, including somatic genetic alterations, chronic inflammation, lifestyle, and environmental stimuli. 9 These genetic and nongenetic risk factors work together to promote CRC development and progression. [10][11][12][13] To date, the mechanisms involved in the interactions of these factors driving CRC development and progression are