Hospital Pharmacist
Vol 10 No 4 p140
April 2003

News summary

SIGN guidelines for colorectal cancer published

Guidelines for the effective management of colorectal cancer in Scotland have been published by SIGN (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network). The guidelines cover the wide range of activities involved in the management of colorectal cancer, including prevention and screening, diagnosis, use of surgical techniques, palliative care, genetic factors, and the impact of colorectal cancer on patients and their families. They also advise on the best use of chemotherapy, both alone and as an adjuvant to radiotherapy, for the various types of colorectal cancer.

The full guidelines, along with a quick reference guide, can be found here.