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Palliative care for colorectal cancer
Farin Amersi1, Michael J Stamos, Clifford Y Ko
1Department of Surgery, David Geffen-UCLA School of Medicine, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, 72-215 CHS, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
|July 9, 2004
Summary
For stage IV colorectal cancer patients with a poor prognosis, surgical resection offers significant palliative benefits. An individualized, multidisciplinary approach combining surgical and nonsurgical options is the optimal treatment strategy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Stage IV colorectal cancer (metastatic colorectal cancer) is associated with a poor prognosis.
- Palliative treatment aims to provide symptomatic relief when a cure is not achievable.
- Surgical resection has historically been a primary method for palliation in advanced cancers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role of surgical resection in palliative care for stage IV colorectal cancer.
- To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing advanced colorectal cancer.
Main Methods:
- Review of data on palliative modalities for stage IV colorectal cancer.
- Analysis of the effectiveness of surgical resection for symptom management.
- Consideration of integrated treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Surgical resection can provide substantial symptomatic relief and palliation for patients with stage IV colorectal cancer.
- Evidence supports the efficacy of surgical intervention in improving patient quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Surgical resection is a valuable palliative option for stage IV colorectal cancer.
- An individualized, multidisciplinary approach integrating surgical and nonsurgical treatments represents the current best practice for optimal patient care.