Liao Z, Guo JT, Yang F, Wang SP, Sun SY. Screening of colorectal cancer: Methods and strategies. World J Clin Oncol 2024; 15(7): 799-805 [DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i7.799]
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Si-Yu Sun, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China. sunsy@sj-hospital.org
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World J Clin Oncol. Jul 24, 2024; 15(7): 799-805 Published online Jul 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i7.799
Screening of colorectal cancer: Methods and strategies
Zhen Liao, Jin-Tao Guo, Fan Yang, Shu-Peng Wang, Si-Yu Sun
Zhen Liao, Jin-Tao Guo, Fan Yang, Shu-Peng Wang, Si-Yu Sun, Department of Gastroenterology, Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
Author contributions: Liao Z, Guo JT, Yang F, Wang SP, and Sun SY contributed to this study; Liao Z and Sun SY designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Guo JT, Yang F, and Wang SP contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Liao Z and Guo JT contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript, illustrations, and review of the literature.
Supported byLiaoning Province Applied Basic Research Program Joint Program Project, No. 2022JH2/101500076; Shenyang Young and Middle-aged Science and Technology Innovation Talent Support Program, No. RC200438; Tree Planting Program of Shengjing Hospital, No. M1595.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Si-Yu Sun, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Techniques, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China. sunsy@sj-hospital.org
Received: March 18, 2024 Revised: May 14, 2024 Accepted: May 27, 2024 Published online: July 24, 2024 Processing time: 119 Days and 20.6 Hours
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) has high incidence and mortality rates, and the emergence and application of CRC screening have helped us effectively control the occurrence and development of CRC. Currently, common international screening methods include tests based on feces and blood, and examination methods that allow for visualization, such as sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. Some methods have been widely used, whereas others such as multi-target stool RNA test are still being explored and developed, and are expected to become front-line screening methods for CRC in the future. The choice of screening method is affected by external conditions and the patients' situation, and the clinician must choose an appropriate strategy according to the actual situation and the patient's wishes. This article introduces various CRC screening methods and analyzes the factors relevant to the screening strategy.
Core Tip: Screening for colorectal cancer have helped us effectively control its occurrence and development. This article presents various colorectal cancer screening methods and analyzes pertinent factors in screening strategies.
