American Cancer Society's Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer - Softcover

Colorectal cancer is the second most prevalent form of cancer in the world, and yet, with proper screening almost entirely preventable. More than one million people worldwide will get colorectal cancer this year. This new book, created by a prestigious panel of experts, offers comprehensive coverage of the topic, but in clear, easy-to-understand language. It provides up-to-date, essential information about the disease, including: Prevention; Detection; Diagnosis; Treatment options; Complementary and alternative therapies; Coping; Living well with cancer; Caregiving; and much more. Throughout the text, real cancer survivors offer their experience dealing with this disease, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

Bernard Levin, MD is Vice President for Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Levin is chair of the American Cancer Society National Advisory Committee on Colorectal Cancer (1993-present) and chair of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (1998-present). Dr. Levin's research interests include seeking molecular markers for detection of colorectal cancer, chemoprevention of colorectal adenomas, and better methods for enhancing public awareness of colorectal cancer prevention.