Contents



Preface

experienced during the carcinogenesis of colorectal cancer cannot be overlooked, a variety of strategies should be considered. This book describes and examines these

Chapter 1 provides an introduction and overview of the topics covered herein. Chapter 2 focuses on prevention of colorectal cancer and provides information regarding the role of diet, alcoholic beverages, vitamins, fatness, physical activity, and dietary supplements. Chapter 3 explains the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer as well as examines development of new drugs targeting the disease. Chapter 4 introduces an unconventional method of colorectal cancer therapy, photodynamic therapy, and examines its efficacy. Chapter 5 describes the relationship between immune scores and microbiomes in colorectal cancer prognosis by using a scoring system that analyzes the consequences of the immune balance. The final chapter compares currently available systemic treatment options, efficacy, and safety

Since the importance of the various intracellular environmental changes

profiles for understanding patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

ners and other interested readers.

The existing colorectal cancer therapies, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, are indispensable options, however, there is plenty of room for improvement in efficacy and toxicity. And the process for these improvements is always in progress. Cancer treatment is expected to be sufficiently improved by adopting a multidisciplinary approach within an integrated framework including initiation, promotion, and progression, under the context of emphasizing the use of standard therapies according to current criteria. In this regard, *Multidisciplinary Approach for Colorectal Cancer* provides useful information for healthcare practitio-

**Keun-Yeong Jeong**

Senior Vice President, Head of Research center, Geobukgol-ro, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Metimedi Pharmaceuticals Co., LTD.,

strategies.
