SNPs rs2124370, rs8400, rs9899249, rs9913266, and rs2925137 in the ALKBH5 gene were not associated with colorectal cancer risk.32 Given that FTO‐SNPs are involved in cancer risk, we have reason to believe that ALKBH5 gene SNPs exert a similar role. The gene discussed is ALKBH5; the disease is colorectal cancer.