Challenges in Colorectal Cancer

Challenges in Colorectal Cancer by John Scholefield, Herand Abcarian, Tim Maughan and Axel Grothey (Repost)
English | 2008 | ISBN: 1405127066 | 295 pages | PDF | 1.48 MB
The latest guidance on challenging and controversial aspects of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the US
and Europe. Thousands of people are diagnosed with the disease every
year and nearly half of these die as a result. As colorectal cancer is
curable when detected early, a significant proportion of these deaths
could be prevented by earlier diagnosis.

Much has changed since the publication of the first edition of this book
in 2001: introduction of screening programs, improved diagnosis and
surgery for rectal cancer, and advances in adjuvant and palliative
medical therapy to name but a few.

Challenges in Colorectal Cancer provides the most up-to-date information
on the new and emerging treatments. The second edition looks at the
total patient management of this condition and is aimed at the entire
medical team caring for those with colorectal cancer. It also contains
the latest guidelines on epidemiology and prevention of colorectal
cancer, and the application of molecular genetics.

The expanded international editor team present advice on surgical
management, including new laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques and the
role of the pathologist. They also review hot topics in colorectal
cancer treatment, including the role of radiotherapy, options for
chemotherapy and new developments in vaccines and immunotherapy.


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