Risk of second primary cancers among patients with a first primary gastric cancer: A population-based study in North Portugal
Conclusions Patients with a gastric FPC were found to be at increased risk of developing SPC, mainly in digestive organs, when compared to the general population. Close surveillance of these patients may allow early detection of SPC.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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