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Colorectal Cancer
. Ed(S): Swinson, Daniel; Seymour, Matthew
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Description for Colorectal Cancer
Paperback. Part of the Oxford Oncology Library, this pocketbook summarises the epidemiology and risk factors for developing colorectal cancer and the basic biology of the disease. The evidence governing approaches in diagnosis and oncological management both surgical and non-surgical of the primary tumour is also covered. Editor(s): Swinson, Daniel; Seymour, Matthew. Series: Oxford Oncology Library. Num Pages: 144 pages, numerous illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 197 x 6. Weight in Grams: 160.
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in the world. Twenty-five percent of patients present with advanced disease and, despite complete surgical resection of early stage disease, 50% of patients relapse. The treatment of colorectal cancer has advanced rapidly in recent years, and controversies persist regarding optimal management (e.g. whether combination chemotherapy should be used first-line or in a staged fashion, how long to treat patients for and whether to use an intermittent or continuous schedule and whether to refer for a radical approach for advanced patients). Part of the Oxford Oncology Library, this ... Read more
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in the world. Twenty-five percent of patients present with advanced disease and, despite complete surgical resection of early stage disease, 50% of patients relapse. The treatment of colorectal cancer has advanced rapidly in recent years, and controversies persist regarding optimal management (e.g. whether combination chemotherapy should be used first-line or in a staged fashion, how long to treat patients for and whether to use an intermittent or continuous schedule and whether to refer for a radical approach for advanced patients). Part of the Oxford Oncology Library, this ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Oncology Library
Number of Pages
142
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199590209
SKU
V9780199590209
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About . Ed(S): Swinson, Daniel; Seymour, Matthew
Dr. Daniel Swinson is Consultant Medical Oncologist and Honrary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Oncology, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK Prof. Matthew Seymour is Director of the National Cancer Research Network (NCRN), NCRN Coordinating Centre, University of Leeds, and Professor of Medicine, Institute of Oncology, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK
Reviews for Colorectal Cancer
This is a valuable book of 124 pages covering a summary of comprehensive information regarding colorectal canceer. This book is useful for final year medical students and for foundation doctors. It is also a refresher for MRCS part A in colorectal surgery.
Daniel Swinson, Oncology News
Daniel Swinson, Oncology News