Challenges in Colorectal Cancer - Hardcover

 
9780632051168: Challenges in Colorectal Cancer
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0632051167 ISBN 13: 9780632051168
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2000

Synopsis

Colorectal cancers are among the most common tumor types in the western world. In over 50% of cases the tumor spreads, and in most of these the survival time is 6–12 months. The medical management of colorectal cancer has revolved around the use of one drug. Fluorouracil, introduced 30 years ago, extends life by about 10 months. Therefore, there is a desperate need to diagnose this cancer early and to develop new strategies for management. This book focuses on the areas of controversy in the management of colorectal cancer. It 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 vaccine and immunotherapy This book provides essential information for the gastrointenstinal surgeon, gastroenterologist and oncologist.

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From the Back Cover

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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Publisher
Wiley–Blackwell
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0632051167
ISBN 13 
9780632051168
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
240
Editor
Scholefield John H.