title: Systemic therapy for colon cancer.
abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common and frequently fatal disease in North America. A multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease is essential. There have been many advances in the surgical and medical treatment of CRC over the last 10 years. This article reviews the indications, efficacy, and toxicity of chemotherapy and targeted therapy for patients who have CRC.
authors.affiliation: Gastrointestinal Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Timothy R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Asmis
authors.forename: Leonard
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Saltz
mesh_terms: D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome