title: Surveillance and Survivorship after Treatment for Colon Cancer.
abstract: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. Majority of patients have localized disease that is amenable to curative resection. Disease recurrence remains a major concern after resection. In addition, patients are at an increased risk for developing a second or metachronous colon cancer. The principal goal of surveillance following treatment of colon cancer is to improve disease-free and overall survival. Survivorship is a distinct phase following surveillance to help improve quality of life and promote longevity.
authors.affiliation: Rutger-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
authors.forename: Rami
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Makhoul
authors.affiliation: Rutger-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
authors.forename: Suraj
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alva
authors.affiliation: Rutger-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
authors.forename: Kirsten B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Wilkins
keywords: colon cancer; surveillance; survivorship