The latest guidance on challenging and controversial aspects of colorectal cancerColorectal 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.
Author(s): John Scholefield, Herand Abcarian, Tim Maughan, Axel Grothey
Edition: 2
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 296
Cover......Page 1
Challenges in Colorectal Cancer, Second Edition......Page 2
Copyright......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
List of contributors......Page 7
Foreword......Page 10
1: Does Lifestyle Cause Colorectal Cancer?......Page 11
2: Screening for Colorectal Cancer - Who, When, and How?......Page 24
3: What can the Pathologist Tell the Multidisciplinary Team about Rectal Cancer Resection?......Page 41
4: MRI-Directed Rectal Cancer Surgery......Page 56
5: Minimally Invasive Surgery - Where are We? Laparoscopic Surgery for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum......Page 70
6: Minimally Invasive Surgery - Where are We? Is there a Role for TEM?......Page 83
7: What is the Best Strategy for the Management of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer?......Page 99
8: Adjuvant Radiotherapy and Chemoradiotherapy in the Treatment of Rectal Cancer......Page 122
9: Current Challenges in the Adjuvant Therapy of Colon Cancer......Page 143
10: The Role of the Colorectal Nurse Specialist in the Management of Colorectal Cancer......Page 163
11: The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in the Management of Colorectal Cancer......Page 177
12: Follow-Up after Colorectal Cancer Resection: Is it Worth While?......Page 188
13: Chemotherapy of Advanced Colorectal Cancer......Page 205
14: Surgery for Metastatic Disease in Colorectal Cancer......Page 223
15: Palliative Care of the Colorectal Cancer Patient......Page 242
16: Future Directions in the Oncological Treatment of Colorectal Cancer......Page 261
Index......Page 280
