Abstract
Colorectal cancer is a major problem worldwide and in the United Kingdom it is responsible for some 20,000 deaths per annum. Mortality from the disease is gradually decreasing in developed countries but, in the United Kingdom at least, its incidence is on the increase. In this article the major current challenges in colorectal cancer will be dealt with under the following headings: aetiology and prevention, early detection, diagnosis, surgery, adjuvant therapy and management of advanced disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 285-291 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Surgeon: Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2006 |
Keywords
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Early Diagnosis
- Humans
- Primary Prevention
