Colorectal Cancer

Edited by Daniel Swinson and Matthew Seymour

Oxford Oncology Library

Portable, accessible format for quick-reference
Helpful "Key Points" sections at the start of each chapter
Contains clinical algorithms to assist the reader in selection of appropriate treatment
Contains summaries of recent research across different fields
Summarises important prognostic markers to allow the reader to evaluate a patient's prognosis

Colorectal Cancer

Edited by Daniel Swinson and Matthew Seymour

Description

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in the world. Twenty-five percent of patients present with advanced disease and, despite complete surgical resection of early stage disease, 50% of patients relapse. The treatment of colorectal cancer has advanced rapidly in recent years, and controversies persist regarding optimal management (e.g. whether combination chemotherapy should be used first-line or in a staged fashion, how long to treat patients for and whether to use an intermittent or continuous schedule and whether to refer for a radical approach for advanced patients).

Part of the Oxford Oncology Library, this pocketbook summarises the epidemiology and risk factors for developing colorectal cancer and the basic biology of the disease. The evidence governing approaches in diagnosis and oncological management both surgical and non-surgical of the primary tumour is also covered, including which surgical approaches to use and indications for neoaduvant / adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Providing perspectives from the different disciplines involved including surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology and palliative care, this pocketbook will serve as an invaluable reference for all health care professionals involved in the management of patients with colorectal cancer.

Colorectal Cancer

Edited by Daniel Swinson and Matthew Seymour

Oxford Oncology Library

1. Introduction to colorectal cancer, Mike Braun
2. Screening and diagnosis of colorectal cancer, Dion Morton, Kai J Leong
3. Surgical management of colorectal cancer, Dominic Slade, Zahirul Huq
4. Radiotherapy and rectal cancer, Rachel Cooper, Paul Hatfield
5. Pharmacology of anti-cancer drugs, Luis Daverede, Daniel Swinson
6. Adjuvant chemotherapy, Uschi Hofmann, Fiona Collinson, Daniel Swinson, Peter Hall
7. Systemic therapy for advanced colorectal cancer, Dr Fiona Collinson, Dr Daniel Swinson, Peter Hall
8. Surgery for recurrent rectal and colonic cancer, Pete Sagar
9. Surgery for liver metastases, Giles Toogood, R A Adair
10. Surgery for pulmonary metastases, Ian Morgan, David Ferry
11. Colorectal cancer - surgical and non-surgical palliation, Christopher Macklin, Bill Hulme
12. New therapeutic avenues in colorectal cancer, Alan Anthoney, Christopher Ramsey and Harpreet Wasan

Colorectal Cancer

Edited by Daniel Swinson and Matthew Seymour

Oxford Oncology Library

Author Information

Dr. Daniel Swinson is Consultant Medical Oncologist and Honrary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Oncology, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK

Prof. Matthew Seymour is Director of the National Cancer Research Network (NCRN), NCRN Coordinating Centre, University of Leeds, and Professor of Medicine, Institute of Oncology, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK

Contributors:

Mike Braun The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK
Dion Morton, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
Kai J Leong
Dominic Slade, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
Zahirul Huq
Rachel Cooper, Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK
Paul Hatfield, Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK
Luis Daverede
Ushi Hofmann, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Lindley, Huddersfield, UK
Fiona Collinson, Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK
Daniel Swinson, Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK
Peter Hall, Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK
Pete Sagar, Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK
Giles Toogood, Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK
Ian Morgan, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust, UK
David Ferry, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust, UK
Christopher Macklin, Dewsbury Hospital, Mid-Yorks NHS Trust, Yorkshire, UK
Bill Hulme, Prince Of Wales Hospice, Pontefract, UK
Alan Anthoney Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK
Harpreet Wasan, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London
Matt Seymour, Institute of Oncology, St James's Hospital, Leeds, UK