Colorectal cancer is one of the most frequent human tumors. Despite
tremendous advances in our knowledge about the pathogenesis of the
disease, the prognosis remains poor for almost half of the individuals
affected. This volume provides an updated and comprehensive description
of the most relevant features of colorectal cancer - from molecular
biology to prevention, from hereditary syndromes to new treatment
modalities. It represents an invaluable source for clinicians who deal
with colorectal neoplasms and for all those who wish to increase their
knowledge of these malignancies.