Targeting the gut microbiota: a new strategy for colorectal cancer treatment
Yue Hu,
Peng Zhou,
Kaili Deng
et al.
Abstract:Background
How to reduce the high incidence rate and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) effectively is the focus of current research. Endoscopic treatment of early-stage CRC and colorectal adenomas (CAC) has a high success rate, but although several treatments are available for advanced CRC, such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, the 5-year survival rate remains low. In view of the high incidence rate and mortality of CRC, early rational drug prevention for high-risk gro… Show more
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