title: Improving outcomes in colonic cancer.
abstract: Many of the symptoms of colon cancer do not start until the tumour has spread outside the bowel, and treatment at this stage has reduced chances of cure. Early detection and the optimum combination of surgery and adjuvant treatment can make a significant impact on outcome.
authors: Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
authors: P S
authors: PS
authors: Carter
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Myint
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Hershman
mesh_terms: D018256:Adenomatous Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom