We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the editorial team and reviewers of the World Journal of Clinical Oncology (WJCO) for giving us this valuable opportunity to publish our work. Throughout the submission, revision, and acceptance process, the reviewers’ detailed, rigorous, and professional comments significantly improved the quality of our manuscript. We are especially grateful to the editorial office for their efficient communication and patient guidance, which gave us a deep appreciation of the professional and standardized academic environment at Baishideng Publishing Group. The successful publication of this study would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of every team member, as well as the constructive suggestions from the anonymous reviewers. We will continue our research in this field and strive to contribute more evidence‑based findings to the integrative treatment of colorectal cancer. Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the editors, reviewers, and colleagues who have supported us along the way. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR CAREFUL HELP!