CEA	carcinoembryonic antigen
cfDNA	circulating free DNA
CRC	colorectal cancer
CRCLM	colorectal cancer liver metastasis
CTCs	circulating tumour cells
ctDNA	circulating tumour DNA
ECM	extracellular matrix
EGFR	epidermal growth factor receptor
EV	extracellular vesicles
MCA	monoclonal antibodies
miRNA	micro RNA
OS	overall survival
PFS	progression free survival
TEP	tumour-educated platelet
VEGF	vascular endothelial growth factor