Background Surgery remains the first curative treatment for colorectal cancer. Prehabilitation
seems to attenuate the loss of lean mass in the early postoperative period. However, its long …

Despite advances in neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy, attention to proper surgical
technique, and improved pathological staging for both the primary and metastatic lesions …

The measurement of tumor markers is currently one of the most rapidly growing areas in
laboratory medicine. Lack of sensitivity and specificity preclude the use of most existing …

Abstract Background and Objectives To identify characteristics of recurrent colorectal cancer
in terms of follow‐up periods, that is,≤ 5 years and> 5 years after curative operations …

AIMS: Colorectal carcinoma is the second most common cause of cancer death in the
western world and nearly 50% of patients develop liver metastases. Many cancers are …

Background The survival after colon cancer surgery has not improved to the same extent as
after rectal cancer treatment and studies on loco-regional recurrence after colon cancer …

Aim The value of frequent Carcino-Embryonic Antigen (CEA) measurements and CEA-
triggered imaging for detecting recurrent disease in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients was …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …

Background: There are neither prospective data nor agreement on the optimal routine follow-
up procedures in patients treated for soft tissue sarcoma of the limb. Methods: Data on 174 …

During the last two decades, considerable efforts have been made to improve the
prevention, early diagnosis and therapy of colorectal cancer by gaining enhanced insights …