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Scholefield - Challenges in Colorectal Cancer - 9781405127066 - V9781405127066
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Challenges in Colorectal Cancer

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Description for Challenges in Colorectal Cancer Hardcover. The latest guidance on challenging and controversial aspects of colorectal cancer Colorectal 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. Editor(s): Scholefield, John; Abcarian, Herand; Grothey, Axel; Maughan, Tim. Num Pages: 296 pages, 33. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 708.
The latest guidance on challenging and controversial aspects of colorectal cancer

Colorectal 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 ... Read more

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.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405127066
SKU
V9781405127066
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Scholefield
Professor John Scholefield is Professor of surgery at University Hospital in Nottingham. He is doing research into possible screening tests for spotting colorectal cancer early and cell changes in colorectal cancer. He chairs the National Cancer Research Institute's colorectal cancer group, and is also a member of Council of the Association of Surgeons. ... Read more

Reviews for Challenges in Colorectal Cancer
"The text is extremely well references and well illustrated and provides a worthwhile edition to the library of all workers in the field." Colorectal Disease, 2007 "A good book looking at the total management of patients with this condition and aimed at the entire medical team caring fro those with colorectal cancer." Digestive and Liver Disease, 2007 ... Read more

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