Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection, Treatment Advances and Patient Outcomes
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: colorectal cancer; colorectal surgery; pancreatic cancer; pancreatic surgery; hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery; robotic surgery
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Interests: colorectal cancer; colorectal surgery; pancreatic cancer; pancreatic surgery; hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery; robotic surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy worldwide and currently represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the general population, accounting for more than 10% of all cancer-related deaths. Despite its elevated mortality, survival rates seem to be steadily increasing, primarily owing to improvements in screening and treatment options.
Lately, research has primarily been directed at understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying CRC tumorigenesis and progression, along with its genetic profiles and associated risk factors. Progress has also been made in early diagnosis and treatment, with the development of multimodal screening programs and innovative targeted therapies that are revolutionizing the care of CRC and raising hope for better outcomes: CRC is indeed one of the few malignancies where early detection and prevention strategies significantly improve survival rates.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of colorectal cancer, spanning from underlying pathogenesis and risk factors to the latest treatment advancements and potential future directions for research and care.
Dr. Damiano Caputo
Guest Editor
Dr. Federica Giordano
Dr. Roberto Cammarata
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- colorectal cancer
- early detection
- prevention
- innovation
- screening
- precision medicine
- biomarkers
- genetic profile
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