Author/Editor		Krebs, Bojan; Potrč, Stojan
Title		Rak debelega črevesa in danke
Translated title		Colorectal cancer
Type		članek
Source		Med Razgl
Vol. and No.		Letnik 49, št. 4
Publication year		2010
Volume		str. 543-56
Language		slo
Abstract		Colorectal cancer is the second most common malignancy in Europe and also the second most common cause of cancer death. ln Slovenia, the incidence of colorectal cancer is high and is still increasing. The survival rate of our patients operated for colorectal cancer is improving and slowly approach es the survival rate of patients opera ted on in the western world. There is still a problem of late diagnosis, usually when the disease is already disseminated. The approach to the treatment of colorectal cancer is multi-disciplinary. Cooperation between various specialists (gastroenterologists, radiologists, surgeons, oncologists and psychiatrists) is very important. The multidisciplinary approach bas already led to better results because of earlier diagnosis, modern oncological principles and better surgical techniques.
Descriptors		COLORECTAL NEOPLASMS ADENOCARCINOMA RISK FACTORS NEOPLASM STAGING PROGNOSIS