About 75% of colorectal cancers are diagnosed as early
stage, in which radical surgery is achievable. In the last
decade, in Italy, the overall incidence of colorectal cancer
has remained stable, while mortality gradually decreased,
which is attributable to early diagnosis and improved
medical, surgical and locoregional treatments. The Italian
Medical Oncology Association formulated guidelines to
manage early-stage
colon cancer, including screening,
diagnosis, treatment and follow-up,
which we herein
present.
