Editorial
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Aug 15, 2024; 16(8): 3386-3392
Published online Aug 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i8.3386
Early diagnosis of esophageal cancer: How to put “early detection” into effect?
Suolang Pubu, Jun-Wen Zhang, Jian Yang
Suolang Pubu, Department of Gastroenterology, Changdu People’s Hospital of Xizang, Changdu 854000, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Jun-Wen Zhang, Jian Yang, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
Author contributions: Zhang JW and Yang J conceptualized and designed the research; Pubu S and Yang J performed the literature search, analyzed the data, and wrote the original manuscript; Zhang JW edited the final manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by the Education and Teaching Reform Project, the First Clinical College of Chongqing Medical University, No. CMER202305; and Program for Youth Innovation in Future Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, No. W0138.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No conflict of interest exists.
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Corresponding author: Jian Yang, MD, PhD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400016, China. yangjian@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn
Received: March 19, 2024
Revised: May 4, 2024
Accepted: May 20, 2024
Published online: August 15, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Despite technological advancements, the mortality rate for esophageal cancer remains high, with the five-year survival rate lagging behind that of other gastrointestinal cancers. This editorial highlights the importance of early esophageal cancer detection and delves into the current status, challenges, and potential solutions for enhancing esophageal screening efforts.