7Oesophageal cancer Learning objectives Explain the epidemiology and pathogenesis of oesophageal cancer Recognize the common presentation and clinical features of oesophageal cancer Describe the treatment strategies and outcomes of oesophageal…
10Pancreatic cancer Learning objectives Explain the epidemiology and pathogenesis of pancreatic cancer Recognize the common presentation and clinical features of pancreatic cancer Describe the treatment strategies and outcomes of pancreatic…
4 Cancer and people Learning objectives Recognize psychological distress and psychosocial problems that affect cancer patients Apply techniques for breaking bad news Describe burnout and coping strategies used by clinicians…
This article reviews randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published between April 2001 and November 2008 on the management of patients with rectal cancer. In total, the authors reviewed 78 RCTs on…
Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment for colon cancer and surgical resection alone results in 5-year survival in more than 60% of patients. However, the use of fluorouracil (5-FU)-based adjuvant…
During the past eight years, there have been significant advances in the treatment and outcome of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. This is likely the result of improved imaging, staging,…
Hepatocellular carcinoma is among the most common solid tumors, ranking behind only lung and gastric for cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite improved surveillance programs in many countries, most patients present with…
This article critically reviews and ranks 107 prospective, randomized controlled trials (RCT) for pancreatic adenocarcinoma published between 2000 and 2008 identified through a standard MEDLINE literature search strategy, according to…
Gastrointestinal (GI) stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the GI tract, constituting 80% of all GI mesenchymal tumors and approximately 20% of all small bowel malignancies,…
Minimally invasive resection has emerged as a surgical technique for gastric cancer, and there has been continued investigation to determine the appropriate extent of lymphadenectomy in gastric cancer patients. There…
