학술논문

CACA guidelines for holistic integrative management of rectal cancer
Document Type
Original Paper
Source
Holistic Integrative Oncology. 2(1)
Subject
Rectal cancer
Guideline
Screening
Diagnosis
Treatment
Rehabilitation management
Holistic integrative medicine
Language
English
ISSN
2731-4529
Abstract
Purpose: Colorectal cancer is a common malignant tumor worldwide. In China, the ratio of rectal cancer to colon cancer in terms of incidence is close to 1: 1. Low rectal cancer accounts for more than half of all cases of rectal cancer. In recent years, the proportion of rectal cancer has trended downward, however the incidence of rectal cancer in younger adults is increasing. The CACA Guidelines for Holistic Integrative Management of Rectal Cancer were edited to help improve the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment in China.Methods: This guideline has been prepared by consensuses reached by the CACA Committee of Colorectal Cancer Society, based on a careful review of the latest evidence including China’s studies, and referred to domestic and international relative guidelines, also considered China’s specific national conditions and clinical practice.Results: The CACA Guidelines for Holistic Integrative Management of Rectal Cancer include the epidemiology of rectal cancer, prevention and screening, diagnosis, treatment of nonmetastatic and metastatic rectal cancer, follow-up, and whole-course rehabilitation management.Conclusion: Committee of Colorectal Cancer Society, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, standardizes the diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer in China through the formulation of the CACA Guidelines.