TY - JOUR
T1 - Overview
T2 - Epidemiology, indications, goals, extent, and nature of work-up
AU - Rothenberger, David A.
PY - 2004
Y1 - 2004
N2 - Each year in the United States, it is estimated that there will be 42,000 new cases of rectal cancer and 8,500 deaths.1,2 Some patients present with an incurable rectal cancer but more often death follows development of recurrent rectal cancer after failed curative-intent therapy. Knowledge of the natural history of rectal cancer and limitations of treatment options coupled with sound clinical judgment and compassion are essential prerequisites for the clinician providing palliative care.
AB - Each year in the United States, it is estimated that there will be 42,000 new cases of rectal cancer and 8,500 deaths.1,2 Some patients present with an incurable rectal cancer but more often death follows development of recurrent rectal cancer after failed curative-intent therapy. Knowledge of the natural history of rectal cancer and limitations of treatment options coupled with sound clinical judgment and compassion are essential prerequisites for the clinician providing palliative care.
KW - Incurable rectal cancer
KW - Palliation
KW - Rectal cancer
KW - Recurrent rectal cancer
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U2 - 10.1016/j.gassur.2003.11.020
DO - 10.1016/j.gassur.2003.11.020
M3 - Article
C2 - 15019918
AN - SCOPUS:3042738410
SN - 1091-255X
VL - 8
SP - 259
EP - 261
JO - Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
JF - Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
IS - 3
ER -
