Advances in the Diagnosis, Treatment of Intestinal Cancer: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 September 2025 | Viewed by 16
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Intestinal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease have improved patient outcomes and increased survival rates.
The early detection of intestinal cancer is crucial for successful treatment, and there have been significant developments in screening and diagnostic techniques.
Treatment options for intestinal cancer have also expanded, with a greater emphasis on personalized and targeted therapies. Surgery remains the primary treatment for early-stage disease, but advancements in surgical techniques, such as laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, have improved outcomes and reduced recovery times. For more advanced disease, chemotherapy and radiation therapy have become more effective and better tolerated, and targeted therapies that inhibit specific molecular pathways have shown promising results in clinical trials.
In addition to these clinical advances, there have been significant advances in understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying intestinal cancer. Identifying specific genetic mutations and alterations in signaling pathways has led to the development of targeted therapies and the potential for personalized treatment approaches. Furthermore, advances in immunotherapy, particularly the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors, have shown promise in treating intestinal cancer.
Overall, advances in the diagnosis and treatment of intestinal cancer have significantly improved patient outcomes and hold promise for continued progress in the field. However, challenges remain, particularly in the areas of early detection and developing effective treatments for advanced disease.
This Special Issue will focus on updated research that addresses the existing challenges in the field to further improve outcomes for patients with intestinal cancer.
Dr. Eyal Klang
Dr. Adi Lahat
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- colorectal cancer
- early detection
- treatment
- immune therapy
- radiation therapy
- chemotherapy
- risk factors
- improved prognosis
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