EAN: 9783319652856

TIMELY DIAGNOSIS OF COLORECTAL CANCER GEBUNDEN

This book summarizes current knowledge and outlines directions for the future on how to improve
the art of diagnosing colorectal cancer with emphasis on timeliness  one of the most vital
issues in cancer management. Using a comprehensive  multi-discliplinary approach  it provides
an overview of decisive factors in timely diagnosis of colorectal cancer from symptom scores
and symptom awareness to technical aspects. The book starts by discussing early diagnosis from
the perspective of patients  including the importance of awareness in the general population as
well as psychological aspects. It then goes on to discuss issues of importance to clinicians 
such as fast tracking  laboratory testing  improving technical skills and optimizing endoscopy
services. In addition  more practical issues such as cost-effectiveness and auditing are also
extensively discussed. By focusing on one specific but common form of cancer the content
translates well across the scope of other cancer types and can be used by professionals working
on different cancer types. This book provides clinicians  clinical researchers and policymakers
with a comprehensive overview of the field of timeliness in diagnosing colorectal cancer. By
addressing the challenges posed in the management of symptomatic patients it informs and
educates the experts and could help improve diagnosis.

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