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Colorectal Cancer

Multimodality Management

Leonard B Saltz editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Humana Press Inc.

Published:13th May '02

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of advancements in colorectal cancer management, offering valuable insights for practitioners in the field.

The field of colorectal cancer management has evolved significantly, presenting clinicians with both exciting opportunities and intricate challenges. As our understanding of the disease's underlying science has expanded, remarkable technological innovations have emerged, allowing for more effective treatment options. This growth in knowledge spans various specialties, making it essential to compile insights from diverse fields into a cohesive resource. Colorectal Cancer aims to bridge this gap by providing a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the management of this complex disease.

Divided into six distinct sections, the book begins with an exploration of epidemiology and prevention, highlighting the molecular genetic changes that contribute to colorectal cancer. It also examines dietary and environmental influences, alongside potential preventive strategies that can be employed. Following this, the second section delves into diagnostic and therapeutic radiology, showcasing significant progress in imaging techniques and advancements in radiation therapy.

The third section focuses on the surgical management of colorectal cancer, addressing surgical pathology and the various approaches to treatment. By bringing together expertise from multiple disciplines, Colorectal Cancer serves as an invaluable resource for practitioners, enabling them to enhance their knowledge and collaborate effectively in the fight against this prevalent disease.

"This is a good book, which contains most of the most recent information an oncologists dealing with colorectal cancer would aim to know and is therefore a very useful addition to every specialized library." - Digestive and Liver Disease

"A team of leading clinical, surgical and radiation oncologists has prepared a highly valuable work, providing full complexity of the latest innovations in the field of colorectal cancer management. The book represents an outstanding work and will be of great interest for medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, gastroenterologists and radiation therapists." -Neoplasma

ISBN: 9780896039353

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854 pages