• Ionuț Popescu, Ana-Maria Dudău, Simona Dima, Vlad Herlea, Vlad M Croitoru, Ioana Mihaela Dinu, Monica Miron, Ioana Lupescu, Irina M Croitoru-Cazacu, Radu Dumitru, and Adina Emilia Croitoru.
• Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, 040441 Bucharest, Romania.
• Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Apr 24; 60 (5).

AbstractMetastatic colorectal cancer requires a multidisciplinary and individualized approach. Herein, we reported the case of a young woman diagnosed with metastatic rectal cancer who received an individualized multimodal treatment strategy that resulted in a remarkable survival. There were several particular aspects of this case, such as the early onset of the disease, the successful use of conversion therapy, the application of liquid biopsy to guide treatment, and the specific nature of the bone metastasis. To offer more insights for navigating such challenges in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, we have conducted a literature review to find more data related to the particularities of this case. The incidence of early onset colorectal cancer is on the rise. Data suggests that it differs from older-onset colorectal cancer in terms of its pathological, epidemiological, anatomical, metabolic, and biological characteristics. Conversion therapy and surgical intervention provide an opportunity for cure and improve outcomes in metastatic colorectal cancer. It is important to approach each case individually, as every patient with limited liver disease should be considered as a candidate for secondary resection. Moreover, liquid biopsy has an important role in the individualized management of metastatic colorectal cancer patients, as it offers additional information for treatment decisions.

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