Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID	121675
DOI	10.4251/wjgo.121675
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Retrospective analysis of risk factors for left sided vs right sided colon cancer in a southern Chinese Han population
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu Lai, Yan-Fang Ye, Ying Lin, Yun-Fang Yu and Qi-Kui Chen
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Guangdong Province’s 2024 Annual Key Laboratory Project 2024B1212030002
Corresponding Author	Ying Lin, Department of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University;, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, China. linwy@mail.sysu.edu.cn., Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China. linwy@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Key Words	Colorectal cancer; Left colorectal cancer; Right colorectal cancer; Risk factors; Han Chinese; Guangdong Province; Tumor staging; Personalized screening
Core Tip	This is a retrospective study that identifies distinct risk profiles for left-sided and right-sided colorectal cancer within the southern Chinese Han population. The findings reveal that screening strategies in specific location, informed by metabolic and lifestyle factors, are crucial for improving early detection and prognosis, especially in this underrepresented cohort.
Citation	Lai Y, Ye YF, Lin Y, Yu YF, Chen QK. Retrospective analysis of risk factors for left sided vs right sided colon cancer in a southern Chinese Han population. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.121675
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Received	2026-04-01 06:22
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-01 06:23
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-13 09:18
Return for Revision	2026-04-13 09:18
Revised	2026-04-29 09:07
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-06 13:36
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-16 02:34
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-16 07:28
Articles in Press	2026-06-16 07:28
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