Colorectal Omics and OfCS Proteoglycans

This study is collecting tissue and blood samples from patients undergoing colorectal surgery to study specific proteins and molecular markers that may help better understand colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other colon conditions. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with or are suspected to have colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, or another condition requiring colorectal surgery - You are scheduled for a planned (elective) colorectal surgery procedure - You are able to provide informed consent and can communicate in Danish, English, or another language with available professional interpretation **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are having simultaneous liver, stomach, or major pancreatic surgery along with your colorectal procedure - You are unable or unwilling to provide consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.