MCO study tumour collection

The MCO study is a prospective collection of tissues and clinicopathological data from over 1500 individuals undergoing curative resection for colorectal cancer from 1994 to 2010.Clinical and pathological data has been collected on all cases, including clinical follow-up to 5 years collected annually. This data is stored in a relational database, along with key genetic data on all cases, including microsatellite instability and CIMP status, mutation analysis for BRAF and KRAS, and immunohistochemical assessment of tumours. Originating source(s): MCO research group, UNSW (1993-2011)