Evaluation of Stages, Treatment Protocols, and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer among West Bank Patients

Conclusions: A high percentage of patients were diagnosed in advanced CRC stages. The treatment modes were adopted from general international guidelines; however, the cure rates were low, and mortality was high. More studies need to be undertaken to investigate the actual application of chemotherapy protocols, and survival would benefit from the involvement of clinical pharmacists in the chemotherapy protocol selection, dosing, frequency, and follow-up. The present study advocates for greater public awareness of CRC and attests to the merits of screening by primary care professionals, which can help to avoid this serious illness and to promote a better prognosis.PMID:38673557 | DOI:10.3390/jcm13082284
Source: Clinical Colorectal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research