Challenges in Colorectal Cancer
John Scholefield(Editor)
Blackwell Science Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 6. March 2000
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-632-05116-8 (ISBN)
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Description
Colorectal cancers are amongst the most common tumour types in the western world. In over 50% of cases the tumour spreads, and in most of these the survival time is between 6 and 12 months. An important new book in the field, Challenges in Colorectal Cancer focuses on the areas of controversy in the management of this disease and reviews the latest information on: * Epidemiology and prevention of colorectal cancer, including the application of molecular genetics, and the latest strategies for screening* Surgical management, including new laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques, and the role of the pathologist* Oncological management, including the role of radiotherapy, options for chemotherapy and new developments in vaccines and immunotherapy. Challenges in Colorectal Cancer provides an essential source of information for the gastrointestinal surgeon, gastroenterologist and oncologist.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
12
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
592 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-05116-8 (9780632051168)
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John H. Scholefield | Herand Abcarian | Tim Maughan
Challenges in Colorectal Cancer
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06/2006
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Content
1 Molecular genetics - a story unfulfilled promise in colorectal cancer? 2 Screening for colorectal cancer - who, when and how? 3 Outcomes in colorectal cancer - is there a case for specialization? 4 How does surgical technique affect outcomes in rectal cancer 5 Surgery for recurrent and metastatic disease in colorectal cancer 6 Follow up after colorectal cancer resection - is it worthwhile? 7 What can the pathologist tell the surgeon about rectal cancer resection? 8 Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer 9 Colonoscopy - trials, triumphs and tribulations 10 Radiotherapy for rectal cancer: preoperative, postoperative, or not at all? 11 Is adjuvant chemotherapy for colorectal cancer worthwhile? 12 Chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer 13 Immunotherapy for colorectal cancer - an illusion or a promising new therapy? 14 Future directions in the treatment of colorectal cancer