Editorial
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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2024; 30(24): 3048-3051
Published online Jun 28, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i24.3048
Colorectal cancer screening: Modalities and adherence
Georgios Metaxas, Athena Papachristou, Martha Stathaki
Georgios Metaxas, Athena Papachristou, Martha Stathaki, Department of Surgery, Elena Venizelou Hospital, Athens 11521, Greece
Author contributions: Metaxas G conceived the idea and wrote the manuscript; Papachristou A and Stathaki M conducted the literature search and data collection; All authors reviewed the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Georgios Metaxas, FEBS, FRCS, MD, MPhil, MSc, PhD, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Elena Venizelou Hospital, Platias Elenas Venizelou 2, Athens 11521, Greece. geometa@hotmail.com
Received: March 25, 2024
Revised: May 18, 2024
Accepted: June 11, 2024
Published online: June 28, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Although the 5-year survival rate for early-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) is approximately 90%, less than half of the American population undergoes screening. This results in delayed diagnoses of advanced tumors with poor prognoses. It is crucial to reevaluate screening strategies and raise awareness among the screen-eligible population about the importance of participating in first-line CRC screening examinations. This editorial briefly reviews the current global landscape of CRC screening, with a focus on existing modalities and population adherence.