This study showed an association between TAL and EpCAM overexpression, that was not seen with E-cadherin but studies describing the association between EpCAM expression and TAL are uncommon thereby making comparison difficult whereas the presence of TIL, (either intraepithelial or at the invasive front of the tumour), has been associated with better survival outcomes in CRC patients [30]. The gene discussed is EPCAM; the disease is neoplasm.