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Review
. 2014 Mar;107(3):103-9.
doi: 10.1177/0141076813512121. Epub 2013 Dec 13.

Management of colorectal cancer and diabetes

Caroline Yao  1 , Guy F Nash, Tamas Hickish
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Review

Management of colorectal cancer and diabetes

Caroline Yao et al. J R Soc Med. 2014 Mar.

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is associated with diabetes mellitus and both of these common conditions are often managed together by a surgeon. The surgical focus is usually upon cancer treatment rather than diabetes management. The relationship between colorectal cancer and diabetes is a complex one and can raise problems in both diagnosis and the management of patients with both conditions. This literature review explores the relationship between diabetes, diabetic treatment and colorectal cancer and addresses the issues that arise in diagnosing and treating this patient group. By highlighting these difficulties, this review aims to improve understanding and to provide clearer insight into both surgical and non-surgical management.

Keywords: colon cancer; colorectal cancer; diabetes mellitus; rectal cancer; surgery.

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