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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) possesses well-documented pharmacological properties; however, its chemopreventive potential in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unexplored. This study evaluates the efficacy of methanolic fenugreek seed extract (FSE) in an azoxymethane (AOM)-induced murine colorectal cancer (CRC) model, focusing on the modulation of oxidative stress, regulation of biomarkers, induction of apoptosis, and maintenance of epithelial integrity. Methods: FSE was extracted using cold maceration (yield: 24%) and analyzed by gas chromatography\u2013mass spectrometry (GC-MS), identifying 13 bioactive compounds, including benzene, 1,3-dimethyl-; 1,3-cyclopentadiene, 5-(1-methylethylidene)-; o-Xylene; benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-; and benzene, 1,2,3-trimethyl-. All 13 compounds identified were matched with the NIST library with high confidence. Molecular docking was used to assess the interactions of FSE bioactives with E-cadherin\u2013\u03b2-catenin complexes. Swiss albino mice received an FSE pre-treatment before AOM induction and continued this treatment three times weekly for 21 weeks. Key assessments included survival analysis, body weight changes, serum biomarker levels (GGT, 5\u2032-NT, LDH), antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD, CAT, GPx1, MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS) quantification, apoptosis detection via flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence-based evaluation of E-cadherin dynamics. Results: FSE improved survival rates, mitigated AOM-induced weight loss, and dose-dependently reduced serum biomarker levels. Antioxidant enzyme activity was restored, while MDA levels declined. A dose-dependent increase in ROS facilitated apoptosis, as confirmed by flow cytometry (16.7% in the low-dose FSE group and 34.5% in the high-dose FSE group). Immunofluorescence studies revealed that FSE-mediated restoration of E-cadherin localization counteracted AOM-induced epithelial disruptions. Conclusions: FSE exhibits potent chemopreventive potential against CRC by modulating oxidative stress, regulating key biomarkers, inducing apoptosis, and restoring epithelial integrity. 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