QNRF-Funded Research Develops Automated Embedded Prototype Colorectal Tumor Detection System QNRF-Funded Research Develops Automated Embedded Prototype Colorectal Tumor Detection System Research outcomes will enhance the speed and accuracy of cancer diagnosis through automated methods QNRF PR / Thursday, July 30, 2020 0 2341 Cancer is the second leading cause of death all over the world – accounting for one in six deaths in 2018. In Qatar, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, according to the Qatar National Cancer Registry. While medical research has provided treatment approaches that can increase life expectancy to some extent, it is evident that timely quality screening for early treatment is critical. Read more