摘要: Objectives To provide an overview of colorectal carcinoma (CRC), including current treatment strategies for various stages the disease. Data Sources Research articles and textbooks. Conclusions Despite screening methods early detection CRC, many patients present with late-stage disease have a poor prognosis. The approval irinotecan CRC changed approach to treatment, there are numerous agents under clinical evaluation that may soon be available management CRC. Implications Nursing Practice Recent advances in molecular targeting led development new treatments Because nurses will ultimately administer these agents, it is important understand how target