Management of Colorectal Cancers in Older People
Editors: Papamichael, Demetris, Audisio, Riccardo A. (Eds.)
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- This book addresses the very specific issues and considerations in treating colorectal cancer in the older patient
- This books offer a multidisciplinary perspective, providing the reader with the big picture in colorectal cancer care for elderly patients
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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.
- Table of contents (13 chapters)
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The Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer in Older Patients
Pages 1-7
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Genetic Alterations in Colorectal Cancer in Older Patients
Pages 9-20
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Comorbidity, Disability, and Geriatric Syndromes
Pages 21-27
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CRC: Diagnosis, Staging, and Patient Assessment
Pages 29-38
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Pages 39-52
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Management of Colorectal Cancers in Older People
- Editors
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- Demetris Papamichael
- Riccardo A. Audisio
- Copyright
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag London
- Copyright Holder
- Springer-Verlag London
- eBook ISBN
- 978-0-85729-984-0
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-0-85729-984-0
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-0-85729-983-3
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-1-4471-6151-6
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- VIII, 178
- Topics
