Decision making in early-stage colorectal cancer treatments: a literature review

Background: The introduction of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme has led to an increase in colorectal cancer diagnosed at an early stage. Advances in the options for treatmentof early-stage disease may have similar survival benefits but different risks and side effects. The decision on treatment for early stage bowel cancers can therefore be described as preference sensitive. Method: A literature review was conducted of 12 studies...