Colorectal Cancer

From Pathogenesis to Precision Medicine
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-69965-3
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 210 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 409 g

This concise text examines the contribution of genetic research to clinical practice in colorectal cancer. It delves into the underlying molecular mechanisms and the genetic and environmental factors contributing to colorectal cancer, as well as into advances in personalized therapies, targeted interventions, and biomarker-based approaches. By providing a comprehensive overview of the subject, the book aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and clinical practice, offering valuable insights to researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals dedicated to combating colorectal cancer and improving patient outcomes.

- Unites scientific discovery to clinical practice

- Offers a practical resource for the multidisciplinary team treating colorectal cancer patients

- Presents the state of the art in clinical management

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rashid, Gowhar

Elsori, Deena

Youness, Rana Ahmed

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Gastroentereologie, Proktologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Humangenetik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Gastrointestinale & Colorectale Chirurgie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the editors
List of contributors

1. Introduction To Colorectal Cancer. 2. Epidemiology And Risk Factors of Colorectal Cancer. 3. Molecular Pathogenesis of Colorectal Cancer. 4. Genetic Mutations and Inherited Syndromes. 5. Screening And Early Detection Strategies. 6. Diagnostic Techniques and Imaging Modalities. 7. Adjuvants and Neoadjuvant Therapies in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer. 8. Targeted therapies in Colorectal cancer. 9. Immunotherapy and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors. 10. Personalized Medicine and Precision Oncology in Colorectal Cancer. 11. Biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment response. 12. Survivorship and Supportive Care. 13. Colorectal Cancer in distinct demographics: Addressing the challenges in young adults and the elderly. 14. Future Perspective and Emerging Therapies.

Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Gowhar Rashid, PhD is Assistant Professor, Amity Medical School, Amity University-Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Deena Elsori, PhD is Academic Advisor, Dean of Faculty, and Associate Professor, Rabdan Academy, Abu Dhabi.

Rana Ahmed Youness, PhD is Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire-Egypt, and Head of Molecular Genetics Research Team, University of Hertfordshire, Hosted by Global Academic Foundation, New Capital City, Cairo, Egypt.