Evolution of Multimodality Therapy For Rectal Cancer
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EVOLUTION OF MULTIMODAL THERAPY FOR RECTAL CANCER
Epidemiology • 2000: 130,200 new cases of colorectal cancer (36,400 rectal CA) • In US: 6% lifetime risk, increases with age • 75% of cases sporadic • Remainder in patients with IBD, FAP, HNPCC, and strong family history Clinical Presentation • Abdominal pain (46.8%) • Rectal bleeding (29.6%) • Une ... more>>