Providing up-to-date management information for nurses educating the public on, and caring for patients with, colorectal cancer, these 15 contributions by US nursing specialists cover: epidemiology and risk; prevention and detection, including controversies over screening and the role of diet; pathophysiology and symptoms; diagnosis; treatment options, including novel agents; management of liver metastases; and symptom management in advanced disease. Berg, a New Hampshire oncology consultant, lists resources on colon cancer and cancer in general for the general public, patients, families, and professionals. Illustrations sample biopsy and scanning results and diagnostic and treatment equipment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Berg, Deborah T., RN, BSN

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