Prevention and Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer
Published in May 1996
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-7020-2018-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is an overview of the issues involved in prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer providing up-to-date, practical advice for clinicians. Possible management strategies for those at risk are provided, taking into account the biological principles of colorectal cancer development, epidemiological data and emerging genetic information, as well as social and environmental factors.
This is an overview of the issues involved in prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer providing up-to-date, practical advice for clinicians. Possible management strategies for those at risk are provided, taking into account the biological principles of colorectal cancer development, epidemiological data and emerging genetic information, as well as social and environmental factors.
This is an overview of the issues involved in prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer providing up-to-date, practical advice for clinicians. Possible management strategies for those at risk are provided, taking into account the biological principles of colorectal cancer development, epidemiological data and emerging genetic information, as well as social and environmental factors.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
230 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
976 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-2018-6 (9780702020186)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
The Biological Basis for Colorectal Cancer Prevention: The Pathology and Biology of Colorectal Neoplasia. Epidemiological, Environmental and Lifestyle Issues in Colorectal Cancer. Carcinogenesis in the Colon. Genetic Events in Colorectal Tumorigenisis. Manipulating the Biology of Colorectal Cancer: Precancer Markers and Prediction of Tumorigenisis. Dietary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer. Chemoprevention of Colorectal Cancer. Management of Those at Risk for Colorectal Cancer. Health Policy and Education. Defining Risk for Colorectal Cancer. Familial Colorectal Cancer: Diagnosis and Management. Surveillance of Patients with Adnomas or Cancers. Prevention of Cancer Mortality in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Clinical Methods for Early Detection. Community Approach to Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: Preventive Policies: Screening for Colorectal Cancer: An Introduction. Mass Screening. European/UK Perspective. Mass Screening. North American Perspective. Mass Screening. Japanese Perspective. A Global Perspective. The Cost Effectiveness of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Average Risk Adults. Screening for Colorectal Cancer: An Overview. Overview.