{"product_id":"challenges-in-colorectal-cancer-9781405127066","title":"Challenges in Colorectal Cancer","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe latest guidance on challenging and controversial aspects of colorectal cancer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eColorectal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuch 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 therapy to name but a few.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChallenges in Colorectal Cancer\u003c\/i\u003e 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 epi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The text is extremely well references and well illustrated and provides a worthwhile edition to the library of all workers in the field.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eColorectal Disease, 2007\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDigestive and Liver Disease, 2007\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom a review of the first edition:\u003cbr\u003e “More knowledge of molecular biology, better definition of risk groups, better screening, further development of risk- oriented combination therapy, and more meticulous surgery may yield much higher cure rates for colon and rectal cancer. Scholefield’s book is one of the best starting points for a journey through the world of established, new, and evolving treatments for these diseases.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew England\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eJournal of Medicine, September 2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Robert W Beart, Jr., states in the foreword that this book provides an \"up-to-date record of the rapidly evolving alternatives\" in chapters which span the gamut from prevention through palliation. It is written for subspecialist physicians, nurses, and other members of the medical team. The emphasis throughout is providing this team with concrete, useful information. Although the authors are predominantly from the U.K., European and American issues are identified throughout.\" (Carol Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, MBA, @Doody's Review Service)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of contributors. \u003cp\u003eForeword.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 \u003ci\u003eRichard Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes lifestyle cause colorectal cancer?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 \u003ci\u003eRobert Steele\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreening for colorectal cancer – who, when, and how?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 \u003ci\u003ePhil Quirke.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can the pathologist tell the multidisciplinary team about rectal cancer resection?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 \u003ci\u003eBrendan Morgan and John H. Scholefield.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMRI-directed rectal cancer surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 \u003ci\u003ePierre J. Guillou.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimally invasive surgery – where are we? Laparoscopic surgery for cancer of the colon and rectum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 \u003ci\u003eTheodore J. Saclarides\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimally invasive surgery – where are we? Is there a role for TEM?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 \u003ci\u003eSeung-Yong Jeong, David Chessin, Susan Ritchie, John H. Scholefield, and Jose G. Guillem.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the best strategy for the management of hereditary colorectal cancer?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 \u003ci\u003eRachel Cooper and David Sebag-Montefiore.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjuvant radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy in the treatment of rectal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 \u003ci\u003eGeorge P. Kim and Axel Grothey\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent challenges in the adjuvant therapy of colon cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 \u003ci\u003eJill Dean\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the colorectal nurse specialist in the management of colorectal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 \u003ci\u003eJulia Jessop and Ian Daniels\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the multidisciplinary team in the management of colorectal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 \u003ci\u003eJohn Northover and Chris Byrne\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow-up after colorectal cancer resection: Is it worthwhile?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 \u003ci\u003eAxel Grothey\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemotherapy of advanced colorectal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 \u003ci\u003eTimothy G. John and Myrddin Rees\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgery for metastatic disease in colorectal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 \u003ci\u003eMelanie Jefferson and Ilora Finlay\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalliative care of the colorectal cancer patient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 \u003ci\u003eAnthony E l–Khoueiry and Heinz-Josef Lenz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture directions in the oncological treatment of colorectal cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187420324183,"sku":"9781405127066","price":125.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/challenges-in-colorectal-cancer-9781405127066","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}