Current colorectal cancer screening in developing countries: Identifying optimal approaches

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2026; 32(26): 118151
Published online Jul 14, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.118151

Current colorectal cancer screening in developing countries: Identifying optimal approaches

Yan-Ping Wu, Min Chen, Lei Wang

Yan-Ping Wu, Min Chen, Lei Wang, Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University, Medical School, Nanjing 210093, Jiangsu Province, China

Co-corresponding authors: Min Chen and Lei Wang.

Author contributions: Wu YP is responsible for the conception and writing; Chen M is responsible for the supervision; Wang L provided supervision, administrative support, and final approval of the manuscript. Chen M and Wang L are designated as co-corresponding authors.

Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

Corresponding author: Min Chen, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University, Medical School, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing 210093, Jiangsu Province, China. croweminchan@nju.edu.cn

Received: December 26, 2025
Revised: January 30, 2026
Accepted: April 8, 2026
Published online: July 14, 2026
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Core Tip: Socioeconomic transition and associated shifts toward unhealthy lifestyles are reshaping the global epidemiology of colorectal cancer. While many developed nations have benefited from healthier lifestyle adoption and screening implementation, numerous developing countries now face a rising burden of risk factors alongside scare screening programs. We herein discussed related factors and potential frameworks for implementing effective colorectal cancer screening in developing countries.

Wu YP, Chen M, Wang L. Current colorectal cancer screening in developing countries: Identifying optimal approaches. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(26): 118151 [DOI: 10.3748/wjg.118151]

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