Distributed in the UK by Thomson Publishing Services,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xi, 175 p. :
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col. ill. ;
Dimensions
26 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Previous ed.: published as Colorectal cancer in primary care. 2001
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Colorectal cancer: how big is the problem, why prevent it, and how might it present? -- What are the risk factors associated with colorectal cancer? An overview -- How does colorectal cancer develop? -- Is diet important in preventing colorectal cancer? -- Can non-dietary and dietary agents prevent colorectal cancer? -- Who are at risk from familial colorectal cancer and how can they be managed? -- How should we follow up premalignant conditions? -- How should we screen for early colorectal neoplasia? -- When colorectal cancer is detected, what to do next? -- The pros and cons of population-based colorectal cancer preventive strategies