Gastrointestinal Cancers (Hepatic, Colorectal, Pancreatic, Esophagal)
Site Specific Cancer Series: Gastrointestinal Cancer - Chapters in this new volume include: an overview of gastrointestinal cancers; anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, biology; prevention and screening; esophageal and gastric cancers; colorectal and anal cancers; nursing care of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, symptom management of gastrointestinal cancers, and evidence-based practice.
Colorectal Cancer Clinical Resource Area & Colorectal Cancer Patient Resource Area - Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 148,610 new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed in the U.S. this year. One out of 18 people in this country will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
Pancreatic Cancer Patient Resource Area - The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It is shaped a little bit like a fish with a wide head, a tapering body, and a narrow pointed tail. Cancer of the pancreas is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This year approximately 28,000 Americans will die from cancer of the pancreas. Recent advances in cancer therapy have improved the survival rates in pancreatic cancer.