This fourth volume in the series Methods of Cancer Diagnosis, Therapy and Prognosis discusses various methodologies for the diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of Colorectal Cancer. Both standard and emerging therapies for this cancer, written by expert oncologists/pathologists in this field, are included. This fully illustrated volume: Presents surgical, radiological, and molecular therapies and prognostic markers for colorectal cancer. Highlights a large number ofmethods for diagnosing colorectal cancer at various stages of development, including immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization immunoscintigraphy, RT- PCR, free circulating DNA levels in blood and stool, ultrasonography, CT, PET, and MRI. Includes imaging technologies for assessing treatment results, and details related to colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. The only book that discusses cancer diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis together in one volume Discusses the molecular processes that lead to the development and proliferation of cancer cells Includes recent major advances in cancer diagnosis and therapy assessment The text is supported throughout with illustrations INDICE: From the contents Part I. Colorectal cancer. Part II. Colon cancer. Part III Rectal cancer. Part IV. Colorectal liver metastases. Part V. Anal cancer.
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-9544-3
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 474
- Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés