An overview of colorectral cancer

In this article, the pathogenesis, stages, and management of colorectal cancer (CRC) are reviewed. A concise overview of the known risk factors related with CRC is provided. CRC is the second most common cause of cancer death in UK. There are several factors considered to be causally associated with the development of CRC. For example, the risk of CRC is clearly increased by a Western diet. High quality surgery is of paramount importance in gaining good outcomes, but adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy also have significant roles to play.