[Treatment of colorectal cancer. Pharmaco-economic aspects]

Cancer patients care is mainly based on scientific studies, but sometimes approaches are empiric. Rapid growth of health care expenses force the physician to take pharmacoeconomic aspects into consideration. New clinical studies have to analyse clinical benefits but also cost-effectiveness. We will review the various aspects of colorectal cancer from primary prevention to post-treatment follow-up. Scientific data are integrated in a pharmacoeconomic analysis.