{"product_id":"challenges-in-colorectal-cancer-john-h-scholefield-9781405127066","title":"Challenges in Colorectal Cancer","description":"\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 epidemiology and prevention of colorectal cancer, and the application of molecular genetics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe expanded international editor team present advice on surgical management, including new laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques and the role of the pathologist. They also review hot topics in colorectal cancer treatment, including the role of radiotherapy, options for chemotherapy and new developments in vaccines and immunotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John H. Scholefield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1405127066\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781405127066\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.45h x 6.53w x 0.88d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2006 pg. 82","brand":"John H. Scholefield","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48013914177791,"sku":"9781405127066","price":185.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0d6cfb68-c16d-4508-ae36-edd9b343af0f.jpg?v=1767745558","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/challenges-in-colorectal-cancer-john-h-scholefield-9781405127066","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}