pt. 1. Background and epidemiology -- pt. 2. Prevention and screening -- pt. 3. Pathology and prognostic factors -- pt. 4. Management of localized disease -- pt. 5. Follow-up of colorectal cancer -- pt. 6. Treatment of other sites -- pt. 7. Management of metastatic disease -- pt. 8. New approaches to treatment -- pt. 9. Special issues in colorectal cancer.