Editorial
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Artif Intell Cancer. Apr 28, 2021; 2(2): 7-11
Published online Apr 28, 2021. doi: 10.35713/aic.v2.i2.7
Artificial intelligence and colorectal cancer: How far can you go?
Rita Alloro, Emanuele Sinagra
Rita Alloro, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences (Di.Chir.On.S.), Unit of General and Oncological Surgery, Paolo Giaccone University Hospital, University of Palermo, Palermo 90127, Italy
Emanuele Sinagra, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Palermo 90015, Italy
Author contributions: Sinagra E and Alloro R designed the study and wrote the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that this research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors, and thus there is no conflict of interest regarding this paper.
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Corresponding author: Emanuele Sinagra, PhD, Attending Doctor, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Contrada Pietrapollastra Pisciotto, Cefalù, Palermo 90015, Italy. emanuelesinagra83@googlemail.com
Received: March 24, 2021
Peer-review started: March 24, 2021
First decision: March 26, 2021
Revised: April 1, 2021
Accepted: April 20, 2021
Article in press: April 20, 2021
Published online: April 28, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: In this editorial, we would like to highlight and summarize the research progress and clinical application value of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of colorectal cancer to provide evidence for its use as a promising diagnostic and therapeutic tool in this setting.