ABC of Colorectal Cancer

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Description
Colorectal cancer is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in which prevention, screening and early detection are vital. Beginning with the patient perspective and following the patient pathway, this new second edition covers epidemiology and prevention, screening programmes, decision support networks, the role of primary care, and supportive care for patients with colorectal cancer.
The ABC of Colorectal Cancer provides the core knowledge on clinical genetics, diagnosis, imaging, therapy and surgery options and the latest evidence based guidelines for treating and managing colorectal cancer patients within the multidisciplinary team. Highly illustrated and accessible, it covers the full spectrum of the disease to provide the basis to make a real difference to clinical management.

This is an invaluable practical guide for the non-specialist on all aspects of colorectal cancer, and is ideal for general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Table of Contents
Contributors, vii
Preface, ix
1 The Patient Perspective 1
2 Epidemiology and Prevention 4
3 Pathways of Carcinogenesis 8
4 Clinical Genetics in the Management of Colon Cancer 13
5 Screening for Colorectal Cancer 19
6 Decision Support Networks 22
7 Pathology of Colorectal Cance, 26
8 Imaging of Colorectal Cancer 31
9 The Role of Primary Care 36
10 Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer 40
11 Surgical Interventions 44
12 Adjuvant Therapy 48
13 Treatment of Advanced Disease 52
14 Innovative Treatment for Colorectal Cancer 58
15 Supportive Care for Patients with Colorectal Cancer 63
16 Follow-up 69
Index 74