Introduction

August 2004

To help doctors give their patients the best possible care, ASCO asks its medical experts to review the latest research on issues in cancer care and develop recommendations called clinical practice guidelines.

To help patients understand their cancer care, ASCO created this patient guide, based on the guidelines ASCO's experts developed to help people with stage II colon cancer.

As you read this guide, please keep in mind that every person treated for cancer is different. These recommendations are not meant to replace your or your doctors' judgment. The final decisions you and your doctors make will be based on your individual circumstances.

Information in ASCO's patient education materials is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for the treating doctor's own professional judgment; nor does it imply ASCO endorsement of any product or company.

Last Updated: August 16, 2004

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