Multivariate analysis indicated that SNHG7 expression (95% CI 1.035–5.268; P = 0.030), lymphatic metastasis (95% CI 0.869–4.012; P = 0.045), distant metastasis (95% CI 1.586–5.275; P = 0.011), and tumor stage (95% CI 1.301–6.684; P = 0.002) were independent predictors of the prognosis of CRC (Table 3). The gene discussed is SNHG7; the disease is neoplasm.