Substantial efforts are underway for prevention of early stages or recurrence of colorectal
cancers (CRC) or new polyp formation by chemoprevention strategies. Several …

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide and a
prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality. CRC has a natural history of transition from a …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in the
Western world. The poor survival rate has prompted the emphasis on prevention of this …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is still a disease with a high incidence and mortality. Prevention of
(pre-) cancerous lesions of CRC by endoscopic screening is promising, but costs are high …

The limited success of current treatments for most advanced common malignancies
highlights the importance of cancer prevention. Clinical trials on cyclooxygenase (COX) …

Colorectal cancer is the third most incident cancer in the United States and is second only to
lung cancer as a cause of cancer-related mortality. Colorectal cancer develops through a …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a cause of significant mortality in developed countries
despite extensive knowledge of its epidemiology and molecular basis. Since multiple …

Chemoprevention refers to the use of natural or synthetic agents to reverse, suppress, or
prevent progression or recurrence of cancer. Colorectal cancers result from complex …

During recent years, multidisciplinary studies in epidemiology and molecular biology, as
well as preclinical studies, have contributed much to our understanding of the etiology of …

The prevention of colorectal cancer is a subject of increasing medical importance, and there
have been a number of promising recent developments. This book examines in detail …