Risk of second primary malignancies after definitive treatment for esophageal cancer: A competing risk analysis

ConclusionsCompared with the general population, an increased incidence of second malignancies was observed in the patients with esophageal cancer in the present study even after definitive treatment. Careful follow ‐up is required, especially in patients at a higher risk of second malignancies.

Source: Cancer Medicine - November 14, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Seiichiro Mitani, Shigenori Kadowaki, Isao Oze, Toshiki Masuishi, Yukiya Narita, Hideaki Bando, Sachiyo Oonishi, Yutaka Hirayama, Tsutomu Tanaka, Masahiro Tajika, Yutaro Koide, Takeshi Kodaira, Tetsuya Abe, Kei Muro Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research