6 Chemoprevention of Colorectal Cancer Melissa A. Munsell, Francis M. Giardiello KEY POINTS • The chemopreventive effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is supported by in vitro experiments, animal models,…
12 Limited Resection: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes of Transanal Excision and Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery Elizabeth C. Wick KEY POINTS • Local excision is applicable in a select subset with early…
13 Endoscopic Techniques in Colorectal Neoplasia Eun Ji Shin, Samuel A. Giday KEY POINTS • Endoscopic techniques that are discussed include endoscopic resection and colonic stenting. • Endoscopic resections are…
9 Stool and Blood Sampling for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer Jason K. Sicklick, Nita Ahuja KEY POINTS • Screening methods have been applied for the detection of premalignant colonic…
16 Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: External Beam and Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Joseph M. Herman, Timothy M. Pawlik KEY POINTS • Despite aggressive surgical management, up to 40% of patients…
2 Presentation and Initial Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer Susan Tsai, Susan L. Gearhart KEY POINTS • In the United States, nearly 85% of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) are symptomatic…
8 Colonoscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance Michelle N. Zikusoka, John H. Kwon KEY POINTS • Persons with average risk for colorectal cancer should undergo flexible…
7 Fecal Occult Blood Test Michel I. Kafrouni, John H. Kwon KEY POINTS • Screening with the fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is less useful in the prevention of cancer…
5 Behavior and Dietary Modification in the Prevention of Colon Cancer Stephanie R. Downing, Emmanouil P. Pappou*, Nita Ahuja, KEY POINTS • Several dietary and lifestyle factors are likely to…
18 Clinical Trials: Why Participate? Jamila Mwidau, David Chang KEY POINTS • A clinical trial is any investigation in human subjects intended to discover or verify the effects of a…
