TITLE:
A Literature Review in Immuno-Oncology: Pathophysiological and Clinical Features of Colorectal Cancer and the Role of the Doctor-Patient Interaction
AUTHORS:
Nicola Sarandria
KEYWORDS:
Rectal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Patient-Doctor Relationship, Medical Terminology
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cancer Therapy,
Vol.13 No.12,
December
30,
2022
ABSTRACT: This
review is intended to describe the features of colorectal cancer both in terms of pathophysiology and clinical features of
the pathology. It also describes the anatomical and clinical features of
different primary tumor locations in colorectal cancer. It is also to note how
relevant it is to identify rectal cancer and colon cancer as different
pathologies due to the clinical, pathophysiological and immuno-oncological
features of rectal cancer compared to the ones of colon cancer while remarking the
importance of medical doctors in the interaction with oncological
patients. Background: Colorectal
Cancer (CRC) is a major public health problem,
representing the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in males and the second in females and
it is fundamental to note and discuss doctor-patient interaction,
fundamental for proper adherence and psychological status of the oncological patient, when discussing such important and impactful
pathologies. Conclusions: This review highlights the possibility of an update in the
terminology of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) into different clinically relevant pathologies within the umbrella term
colorectal cancer (for instance
rectal and colon cancer as different tumors). It also remarks on the importance of medical doctors in the interaction with oncological
patients.