International journal of colorectal disease
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Int J Colorectal Dis · Sep 2014
ReviewAdvances in the management of colorectal cancer: from biology to treatment.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignant neoplasm worldwide and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. This article reviews the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, and prognosis of CRC with special emphasis on advances in the management of CRC over the past decade. ⋯ Over the past decade, there has seen substantial progress in our understanding of and in the management of CRC.