Alarming Drop in Early Stage Colorectal Cancer Diagnoses After COVID-19 Outbreak: A Real-World Analysis from the Italian COVID-DELAY Study.

Giulia MentrastiLuca CantiniClizia ZichiNicola D'OstilioFabio GelsominoErika MartinelliRita ChiariNicla La VerdeRenato BisonniValeria CognigniGiada PinterpeFederica PecciAntonella MiglioreGiacomo AimarFrancesca De VitaDonatella TraisciAndrea SpallanzaniGiulia MartiniLinda NicolardiMaria Silvia ConaMaria Giuditta BaleaniMarco Luigi Bruno RocchiRossana Berardi

Published in: The oncologist (2022)

Our data highlight a significant drop in CRC diagnosis after COVID-19, especially for early stage disease. The study also reveals a remarkable setback in the multidisciplinary management of patients with CRC. Despite this, Italian oncologists were able to ensure diagnostic-therapeutic pathways proper operation after March 2020.

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coronavirus disease
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quality improvement
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