Over the course of the last decade, the treatment of colorectal cancer has evolved quite rapidly. New scientific and clinical advances have modified the standard of care and led to improved patient outcomes. At the same time, the treatment of colorectal cancer has become increasingly complex, requiring the comprehensive review and assessment of multiple issues including genetics, radiology, surgery, molecular diagnostics, chemotherapy, and more. As a result the harmony and open communication between these specialties facilitated by a multidisciplinary team approach are crucial in providing the best care to patients and ensuring successful treatment. Cancers of the Colon and Rectum: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management, written by a multidisciplinary team of authors representing a range of disciplines, is a valuable resource for physicians, fellows, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and all health care providers involved in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Cancers of the Colon and Rectum: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management summarizes the state-of-the-art issues related to the treatment of colorectal cancer and describes an approach for optimal multidisciplinary care for individuals who have been diagnosed with or who are at higher risk to develop colorectal cancer.

1. Importance of Multidisciplinary Approach to Colorectal Cancer; 2. Prevention and Screening of Colorectal Cancer; 3. Navigation Programs in Colorectal Cancer; 4. Polyps and Precursor Lesions; 5. Preoperative Staging: Imaging and Endoscopic Approaches; 6. Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics; 7. Management of Non-Metastatic Colon Cancer; 8. Non-Metastatic Rectal Cancer: Early and Locally Advanced; 9. Management of Synchronous Metastases; 10. Management of Potentially Resectable Recurrent Disease; 11. Systemic Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer; 12. Phase I/II Clinical Trials in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer; 13. Management of Systemic Treatment-Induced Toxicities; 14. Radiation Palliative Care; 15. Multidisciplinary Approach to Quality of Life; 16. Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer; 17. Models of Care Delivery; 19. Future Directions: Gene Expression Profiling; 19. Future Directions: Targeted Therapies; 20. Future Directions: Marker Clinical Trial Designs; 21. Colon Cancer Survivorship; 22. Patient Advocacy