Using an independent TCGA dataset, we asked next whether STAT1 gene (mRNA) expression would correlate with overall survival in early stage MSI CRC (S1 Fig) and observed a general trend in agreement with that observed in our cohort by STAT1 protein expression, especially in follow-up to ~40 months), but the small sample size of the TCGA’s MSI subgroup precludes more definitive statements. The gene discussed is STAT1; the disease is colorectal carcinoma.