Early diagnostic strategies for colorectal cancer.

World J Gastroenterol

School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, Anhui Province, China.

Published: September 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of illness and death globally, ranking third in incidence and second in mortality among all cancers.
  • - Early diagnosis is essential for improving patient outcomes, but current methods have significant limitations that affect screening participation.
  • - This editorial discusses various strategies for early CRC diagnosis, including stool tests, blood tests, imaging, and direct visual examinations.

Article Abstract

At present, cancer is still an important factor threatening human health. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the top three most common cancers worldwide and one of the deadliest malignancies in humans. The latest data showed that CRC incidence and mortality rank third and second, respectively, among global malignancies. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial to reduce the morbidity, mortality and improve survival of patients with CRC, but the current early diagnostic methods have limitations. The effectiveness and compliance of diagnostic methods have a certain impact on whether people choose screening. In this editorial, we explore strategies for the early diagnosis of CRC, including stool-based, blood-based, direct visualization, and imaging examinations.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11438623PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v30.i33.3818DOI Listing

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