This book aims to provide an up-to-date review of the literature in each of the major areas relating to the management of older colorectal cancers patients, and makes recommendations for best practice and future research. The authors come from a broad geographic spread including the UK, mainland Europe and North America to ensure a worldwide relevance.
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1. The Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer in Older Patients.- 2. Genetic Alterations in Colorectal Cancer in Older Patients.- 3. Co-morbidity, Disability, and Geriatric Syndromes.- 4. CRC: Diagnosis, Staging, and Patient Assessment.- 5. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment.- 6. Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer in Older Patients.- 7. Palliative Surgical Approaches for Older Patients with Colorectal Cancer. 8. Surgery for Liver Metastases.- 9. Rectal Cancer Radiotherapy and Older Patients: Evidence-Based or Opinion-Based Treatment?.- 10. Adjuvant Therapy of Colorectal Cancer in Older People.- 11. Chemotherapy in the Metastatic Setting.- 12. Targeted Therapies in Older Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer.- 13. Palliation and Quality of Life.
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