Tag: chemotherapy
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Bevacizumab – A useful treatment for Colorectal Cancer in combination with chemotherapy
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer globally (World Health Organisation, 2026). It is more common in the male population, and the risk increases with age. It is estimated that 35, 000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in England annually (National Institute for Health Care and Excellence, 2025). The National Health Service bowel…
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Methods Of Cancer Treatment and Prevention
Original author: Dr Hafsa Waseela Abbas Original published date: 6th March 2014 Updated by: Dr Hafsa Waseela Abbas Update date: April 2025 Review date: April 2027 The care management of cancer consists of healthcare professionals from different disciplines. Their role is to discuss the care plans and ensure each patient receives the appropriate selection of…