Distinguished and experienced surgeons and researchers present the
state-of-the-art clinical knowledge of every aspect of this disease. Background
chapters describe the epidemiology and pathology of colorectal cancer, including
the genetics of colorectal cancer, and methods for screening and staging the
disease. Both elective and emergency surgery are discussed in subsequent
chapters, as are treatment methods for cancer that has spread to the liver or
that is obstructing the large bowel. Non-surgical methods discussed include both
chemoprevention and chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.