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. 2017 Oct;96(40):e8242.
doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000008242.

The current status of treatment for colorectal cancer in China: A systematic review

Yumei Zhang  1 , Zhiyu Chen, Jin Li
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The current status of treatment for colorectal cancer in China: A systematic review

Yumei Zhang et al. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers all over the world, but its epidemiology is obviously different in various regions.

Methods: The treatment of CRC also has varying characteristics due to differences in economy, geography, disease onset, chemotherapy, and other factors, although international guidelines are used to guide the treatment of CRC in China.

Results: This paper summarizes the current status of CRC treatment, including surgical therapy, neoadjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy, postoperative chemotherapy, targeted therapy, maintenance therapy, and immunotherapy, according to the clinical situation in China, so as to provide better therapy and improve clinical practice for patients with CRC.

Conclusion: This research shows that the treatment of colorectal cancer continues to progress, and the patient's efficacy and quality of life have improved.

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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