Clinicians managing colorectal cancer patients need to appreciate that more than 60% of
their patients are> 70 years of age, and that these proportions may increase further in the …

Background Following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) and interval proctectomy, 15–
20 per cent of patients are found to have a pathological complete response (pCR) to …

This selection from the NCCN Guidelines for Rectal Cancer focuses on management of
malignant polyps and resectable nonmetastatic rectal cancer because important updates …

The number of deaths from colorectal cancer in Japan continues to increase. Colorectal
cancer deaths exceeded 50,000 in 2016. In the 2019 edition, revision of all aspects of …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Rectal Cancer
address diagnosis, staging, surgical management, perioperative treatment, management of …

Japanese mortality due to colorectal cancer is on the rise, surpassing 49,000 in 2015. Many
new treatment methods have been developed during recent decades. The Japanese …

Background Systemic relapses remain a major problem in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Using short-course radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy and delayed surgery, the Rectal …

Colorectal cancer is a major cause of death in Japan, where it accounts for the largest
number of deaths from malignant neoplasms among women and the third largest number …

Background Laparoscopic surgery as an alternative to open surgery in patients with rectal
cancer has not yet been shown to be oncologically safe. The aim in the COlorectal cancer …