Systemic therapy for colon cancer

Timothy R Asmis; Leonard Saltz

doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2007.12.005

Systemic therapy for colon cancer

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2008 Mar;37(1):287-95, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2007.12.005.

Authors

Timothy R Asmis¹, Leonard Saltz

Affiliation

¹ Gastrointestinal Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA.

PMID: 18313551
DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2007.12.005

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common and frequently fatal disease in North America. A multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease is essential. There have been many advances in the surgical and medical treatment of CRC over the last 10 years. This article reviews the indications, efficacy, and toxicity of chemotherapy and targeted therapy for patients who have CRC.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Colonic Neoplasms / therapy*
Combined Modality Therapy / methods
Humans
Treatment Outcome