Abstract :

Cancer had become a common disease worldwide and cancer related death is also increasing in various parts of the world in spite of increased screening and diagnostic facilities available for early detection of cancer and availability of advanced care system. Changes in the diet and life style had led to alteration in the microenvironment of the cells leading to genetic changes and mutation. In this review, Colorectal cancer prevalence, risk factors for the development of colorectal cancer, pathogenesis, diagnosis and various treatment modalities available are discussed here.

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Keywords :

Biological Agents, Cancer, Chemotherapy., Colorectal cancer

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