Challenges in Colorectal Cancer - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0632051167 ISBN 13 : 9780632051168

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

Colorectal cancers are amongst the most common tumour types in the western world. In over 50% of cases the tumour spreads, and in most of these the survival time is between 6 and 12 months. An important new book in the field, Challenges in Colorectal Cancer focuses on the areas of controversy in the management of this disease and reviews the latest information on: * Epidemiology and prevention of colorectal cancer, including the application of molecular genetics, and the latest strategies for screening* Surgical management, including new laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques, and the role of the pathologist* Oncological management, including the role of radiotherapy, options for chemotherapy and new developments in vaccines and immunotherapy. Challenges in Colorectal Cancer provides an essential source of information for the gastrointestinal surgeon, gastroenterologist and oncologist.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Colorectal cancers are among the most common tumor types in the western world. In over 50% of cases the tumor spreads, and in most of these the survival time is 6–12 months. The medical management of colorectal cancer has revolved around the use of one drug. Fluorouracil, introduced 30 years ago, extends life by about 10 months. Therefore, there is a desperate need to diagnose this cancer early and to develop new strategies for management. This book focuses on the areas of controversy in the management of colorectal cancer. It reviews the latest information on: epidemiology and prevention of colorectal cancer, including the application of molecular genetics, and the latest strategies for screening surgical management, including new laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques, and the role of the pathologist oncological management, including the role of radiotherapy, options for chemotherapy and new developments in vaccine and immunotherapy This book provides essential information for the gastrointenstinal surgeon, gastroenterologist and oncologist.

Biographie de l'auteur

Professor John Scholefield is Professor of surgery at University Hospital in Nottingham. He is doing research into possible screening tests for spotting colorectal cancer early and cell changes in colorectal cancer. He chairs the National Cancer Research Institute′s colorectal cancer group, and is also a member of Council of the Association of Surgeons.

Professor Herand Abcarian MD FACS, Turi Josefsen Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, USA.

Professor Tim Maughan, Professor of Cancer Studies at the University of Wales, College of Medicine, and Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Velindre Hospital Swansea. Also Chairman of the All Wales Cancer Network.

Professor Axel Grothey, Mayo Clinic, USA (formerly Professor of Medicine and Oncology at Martin Luther University, Halle, Germany).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0632051167
• ISBN 13: 9780632051168
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Éditeur: Scholefield John
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible