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 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, including which surgical approaches to use and indications for neoaduvant / adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Providing perspectives from the different disciplines involved including surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology and palliative care, this pocketbook will serve as an invaluable reference for all health care professionals involved in the management of patients with colorectal cancer.

About the Author
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
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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199590209
Author Daniel Swinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 142
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 131mm * 7mm