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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 7, 2024; 30(25): 3140-3142
Published online Jul 7, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i25.3140
Refining the targeted population and achieving better for colorectal cancer screening
Nuo-Ya Zhou, Yi-Xiu Lin, Liu-Xiang Chen, Lian-Song Ye, Bing Hu
Nuo-Ya Zhou, Yi-Xiu Lin, Liu-Xiang Chen, Lian-Song Ye, Bing Hu, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhou NY and Lin LX drafted the manuscript; Chen LX, Ye LS, and Hu B revised the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82170675; and 135 Project for Disciplines of Excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. ZYJC21011.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Bing Hu, MD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology/Medical Engineering Integration Laboratory of Digestive Endoscopy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hubing@wchscu.edu.cn
Received: March 13, 2024
Revised: May 11, 2024
Accepted: June 7, 2024
Published online: July 7, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We comment on a retrospective study by Agatsuma et al on the early-stage detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) in three groups based on different diagnostic routes. We share our opinion about this study and further discuss the current status of CRC screening in different countries and regions. We believe that a more specific and targeted population is necessary for the better implementation of CRC screening.