The mutationfrequency of APC and TP53 in left‐sided CRC was significantly higher than that for right‐sided CRC, while the mutation frequency of PIK3CA, ACVR2A, FAT4, and RNF43 in right‐sided CRC was significantly higher than that for left‐sided CRC. The gene discussed is ACVR2A; the disease is colorectal carcinoma.