Research and Markets: ABC of Colorectal Cancer, 2nd Edition Is an Invaluable Practical Guide for the Non-Specialist on All Aspects of Colorectal Cancer

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f2438e/abc_of_colorectal) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "ABC of Colorectal Cancer, 2nd Edition" to their offering.

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 ideal for general practitioners, junior doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Key Topics Covered:

• 1 The Patient Perspective Kevin Bond
• 2 Epidemiology and Prevention Peter Boyle, Patrick Mullie, Maria Paula Curado and David Zaridze
• 3 Pathways of Carcinogenesis Michael Christie and Oliver Sieber
• 4 Clinical Genetics in the Management of Colon Cancer Kai Ren Ong, Vicky Bowyer and Trevor Cole
• 5 Screening for Colorectal Cancer Julietta Patnick and Wendy S. Atkin
• 6 Decision Support Networks Matthew Kelly, Mark Austin and Sir Michael Brady
• 7 Pathology of Colorectal Cance Mohammad Ilyas
• 8 Imaging of Colorectal Cancer Andrew Slater
• 9 The Role of Primary Care Sue Wilson and Richard Hobbs
• 10 Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer Andrew Weaver
• 11 Surgical Interventions Shazad Ashraf and Neil Mortensen
• 12 Adjuvant Therapy Zenia Saridaki-Zoras and David Kerr
• 13 Treatment of Advanced Disease David Watkins and David Cunningham
• 14 Innovative Treatment for Colorectal Cancer Joanne L. Brady and David Kerr
• 15 Supportive Care for Patients with Colorectal Cancer Pauline McCulloch and Annie Young
• 16 Follow-up John Primrose

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