Prognostic indices in colorectal cancer

  • S. J. Arnott
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Part of the Developments in Oncology book series (DION, volume 48)

Abstract

Colorectal cancer shows considerable geographic variations in its incidence [1] and differences between the sexes in its age and site incidence [2]. Because the survival rates following surgery have remained static for many years [3, 4] it is now accepted that to determine the most appropriate management for each patient, we will need to recognise factors which determine the prognosis in that individual.

Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Rectal Cancer Curative Resection Venous Invasion Large Bowel Cancer 
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