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Diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer

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Last updated:31st Jul 2016
Diagnosis and management of colorectal cancer - Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)


This guideline covers diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. It summarises the evidence and, where appropriate, provides evidence-based recommendations around: prevention and screening; genetics; referral; diagnosis; surgery; pathology; chemotherapy and radiotherapy; and follow up.

This guideline will be of particular interest to members of the multidisciplinary team treating patients with colorectal cancer (surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, radiologists and nurses), as well as gastroenterologists, general practitioners, patients and their carers.


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