Geospatial Services and Applications for the Internet (European Commission Series for General Practitioners) [Hardcover]

Jack D. Hardcastle (Editor), John T. Sample (Editor), Kevin Shaw (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 038756702X | ISBN-13: 978-0387567020 | Publication Date: March 2009 | Edition: 1

The book provides a concise description of the information a general practitioner needs to know about colorectal cancer. Changing trends in incidance and mortality are discussed, together with dietary factors and possible preventative measures. Screening for groups at high risk of developing colorectal cancer are discussed, together with the most appropriate methods of high risk and population screening. The diagnosis and investigation of patients with symptoms are described. The surgical treatment is discussed, together with methods of clinical pathological staging. Adjuvant therapy and the treatment of recurrent disease is detailed.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (March 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038756702X
• ISBN-13: 978-0387567020
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,169,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)