Molecular subtypes-based therapies offer new potential framework for desired and precise outcome in clinical settings. Current treatment strategies in colorectal cancer are largely ‘one drug fit all’ model for patients that display same pathological conditions. However

CRC is a very heterogenous set of malignancy that does not support for above criteria. Each subtype displays different pathological and genetic signatures. Based on these features

therapeutic stratification for individual patients may be designed

which may ultimately lead to improved therapeutic outcomes. In this comprehensive review

we have attempted to briefly outline major CRC pathways. A detailed overview of molecular subtypes and their clinical significance has been discussed. Present and future methods

governing CRC subtyping in the era of personalized therapy with a special emphasis on CMS subtypes of CRC has been reviewed. Together

discovery and validation of new CRC patient stratification methods

screening for novel therapeutic targets

and enhanced diagnosis of CRC may improve the treatment outcome.