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Cancer survival in Italian patients diagnosed between 2008 and 2017
Riccardo Capocaccia1, Mario Fusco2, Maurizio Zarcone3
1Editorial board Epidemiologia e prevenzione, Milan, Italy.
Cancer Epidemiology
|February 7, 2026
Summary
Updated Italian cancer survival data show improved outcomes for females and younger patients. Survival rates increased overall from 2008-2017, but regional disparities persist, highlighting the need for equitable cancer care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- National cancer survival estimates in Italy were outdated (2011).
- Updated figures are crucial for assessing current cancer patient prognosis and healthcare effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide updated 5-year net survival estimates for cancer patients in Italy.
- To analyze trends, age-sex differences, and geographical variations in cancer survival.
- To compare current survival data with previous estimates.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 34 Italian population-based cancer registries (2013-2017) covering 48 million residents.
- Employed the Pohar-Perme method with life tables for net survival estimation.
- Analyzed trends and regional comparisons using data from 20 registries (2008-2017).
Main Results:
- Overall 5-year net survival was 66.7% in females and 62.2% in males.
- Females exhibited better survival than males for most cancers.
- Survival rates improved from 2008-2017, with higher increases in women.
- Significant age-dependent survival gaps were observed, particularly in hematological cancers.
- Geographical disparities persisted, with higher survival in Northern-Central Italy compared to Southern-Islands.
Conclusions:
- Italian cancer survival has improved over time, with females and younger patients generally having better prognoses.
- Persistent regional inequalities in cancer survival require targeted interventions.
- Continued monitoring and analysis of cancer survival data are essential for public health policy.
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