Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	106847
Country	China

Category	Microbiology
Manuscript Type	Evidence Review
Article Title	Microbiota and cancer: Elucidating the role of Candida albicans in cancer progression
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Di Wang, Hao-Ling Zhang, Hao-Long Zhang, Zhi-Jing Song, Sandai Doblin and Ping Lu
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Corresponding Author	Ping Lu, Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, No. 88 Jiankang Road, Weihui 453000, Henan Province, China. lupingdoctor@163.com
Key Words	Candida albicans; Cancer progression; Immune evasion; Inflammatory response; Tumor microenvironment
Core Tip	This review explores the role of Candida albicans (C. albicans), an opportunistic fungus, in cancer progression, particularly in digestive tract malignancies. It examines the interactions between C. albicans and the host, highlighting its relationship with the intestinal microbiota. The study also addresses the ongoing debate about whether C. albicans contributes to cancer development or is merely a complication of cancer. By identifying gaps in current research, this review seeks to open new directions for cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Citation	Wang D, Zhang HL, Zhang HL, Song ZJ, Doblin S, Lu P. Microbiota and cancer: Elucidating the role of Candida albicans in cancer progression. World J Clin Oncol 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-09 08:02
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-09 08:02
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Return for Revision	2025-04-03 08:58
Revised	2025-04-09 15:58
Second Decision	2025-05-19 02:45
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-21 14:16
Articles in Press	2025-05-21 14:16
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-04-14 03:40
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