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This book presents a clear and concise story of the overall management of colorectal cancer covering causality and genetics, prevention, and surgical, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, with the patient at the centre. It is contemporary, scientific and hightly practical. It peers into the future in order to harness scientific innovations and translate them into the clinic as soon as possible.
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Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide. The number of new cases has increased rapidly in the past 30 years, especially in the western world where it now accounts for over 12% of cancers in men and over 14% in women. Thie ABC is a concise introduction to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer, and covers important new developments int eh field. Written bt cancer specialists it is aimed at all members of the colorectal cancer team, but particualarly the primary care doctor, who is the first, intermediate and last point of contact for the patient. The highly illustrated chapters cover all of the key areas of patient care and also provide debate around the numerous uncertainties about the disease. Chapters include: Epidemiology Molecular Basis for Risk Factor The Role of Clinical Generics in Management Screening The Role of Primary Care Primary Treatment Adjuvant Therapy Treatment of Advanced Disease Effectiveness of Follow–up. Innovative Treatment for Colon Cancer This book will be invaluable to primary care doctors, but will also be useful reference for all those involved in the care of colorectal cancer patients, including nurses, junior doctors, dieticians and radiographers.
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