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World J Clin Oncol. Jul 24, 2024; 15(7): 811-817
Published online Jul 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i7.811
Barriers in early detection of colorectal cancer and exploring potential solutions
Maryam Aleissa, Ernesto Raul Drelichman, Vijay K Mittal, Jasneet Singh Bhullar
Maryam Aleissa, Ernesto Raul Drelichman, Vijay K Mittal, Jasneet Singh Bhullar, Department of Surgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI 48075, United States
Maryam Aleissa, College of Medicine, Princess Norah University Hospital, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
Co-corresponding authors: Maryam Aleissa and Jasneet Singh Bhullar.
Author contributions: Aleissa M wrote the paper; Drelichman ER contributed in writing the paper; Mittal VK contributed in writing the paper; Bhullar JS design research, wrote the paper. Aleissa M is the primary corresponding author, has undertaken the majority of the research work, including designing the paper, reviewing resources, and manuscript preparation. Aleissa M is responsible for handling all communications with the journal, managing the submission process, and addressing any editorial and reviewer comments. Bhullar JS is the senior corresponding author. He will be available to answer any questions from readers, leveraging their extensive expertise to provide comprehensive responses and further insights. We believe that this dual corresponding author arrangement will enhance the clarity and efficiency of our interactions with both the journal and the broader research community.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Maryam Aleissa, Doctor, Academic Fellow, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Ascension Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 16001 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075, United States. maaleissa@pnu.edu.sa
Received: May 1, 2024
Revised: June 21, 2024
Accepted: July 4, 2024
Published online: July 24, 2024
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