Colorectal Cancer

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Chapter 1: The role of the colorectal nurse specialist (Elaine Swan).

Chapter 2: Aetiology of colon and rectal cancer (Jonathan Stewart).

Chapter 3: Epidemiology and genetics (Lucy Burgess).

Chapter 4: Diagnosis and investigations (Yvette Perston).

Chapter 5: Treatments (Shelley Biddles).

Chapter 6: Consequences of rectal surgery (Jane Winney).

Chapter 7: Further treatment: chemotherapy and radiotherapy (Helen Ferns).

Chapter 8: Palliative nursing care (Claire Taylor).

Index.