Abstract
Globally, colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer morbidity and mortality. In the USA, it is the third leading cause of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death; colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 141,210 Americans this year and in 1 of every 20 Americans in their lifetime [1]. More than two-thirds of these cases will originate from the colon vs. the rectum. For the purpose of this chapter, we will focus on the more common colon cancer.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | 60 Years of Survival Outcomes at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 77-84 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461451976 |
ISBN (Print) | 1461451965, 9781461451969 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine