Risk Assessment in Stage II Colon Cancer

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In this supplement to Oncology, guest editor Axel Grothey from the Mayo Clinic, explores adjuvant therapy considerations in stage II colon cancer from different angles.

Risk Assessment in Stage II Colon Cancer

This supplement and associated publication costs were funded by Genomic Health.

Over the past years, our understanding of stage II colon cancer has made significant advances leading to a refinement in the identification of the patient population and the treatment options considered appropriate as adjuvant therapy in this setting. In this supplement to Oncology, guest editor Axel Grothey from the Mayo Clinic, explores adjuvant therapy considerations in stage II colon cancer.

 

Articles in this issue
Risk Assessment in Stage II Colon Cancer
Risk Assessment in Stage II Colorectal Cancer
Risk Assessment in Stage II Colon Cancer: To Treat or Not to Treat
New Developments in the Adjuvant Therapy of Stage II Colon Cancer
How to Evaluate Risk and Identify Stage II Patients Requiring Referral to a Medical Oncologist
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