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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 28, 2024; 30(44): 4741-4744
Published online Nov 28, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i44.4741
Role of different examination methods in colorectal cancer screening: Insights and future directions
Qiu-Ning Liu, Yang Ye, Xiao-Qiang Jia
Qiu-Ning Liu, Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
Yang Ye, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
Xiao-Qiang Jia, Department of Anorectal, Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100091, China
Co-corresponding authors: Yang Ye and Xiao-Qiang Jia.
Author contributions: Liu QN wrote the first draft of the manuscript; Ye Y contributed to review and editing; Ye Y and Jia XQ conceived, reviewed, and revised this paper; Ye Y and Jia XQ contributed equally and share the corresponding authorship.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Yang Ye, PhD, Research Assistant, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, No. 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China. yeyang89@bjmu.edu.cn
Received: July 18, 2024
Revised: September 26, 2024
Accepted: October 23, 2024
Published online: November 28, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We comment on an article by Metaxas et al. This study emphasizes the importance of early screening in colorectal cancer and provides a summary of the common screening methods. Moreover, this study notes that invasive examinations are not easily accepted by patients and provides a detailed introduction to the applicability, sensitivity, and accuracy of noninvasive examinations. Finally, we propose methods that may help improve adherence rates. Here, we offer insights into their article and discuss relevant topics within this field.