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SUBMITTER: Raj KP
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3072650 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Raj Kavitha P KP Taylor Thomas H TH Wray Charlie C Stamos Michael J MJ Zell Jason A JA
Journal of carcinogenesis 20110317
<h4>Background</h4>Patients with history of colorectal cancer (CRC) are at increased risk for developing a second primary colorectal cancer (SPCRC) as compared to the general population. However, the degree of risk is uncertain. Here, we attempt to quantify the risk, using data from the large population-based California Cancer Registry (CCR).<h4>Materials and methods</h4>We analyzed the CCR data for cases with surgically-treated colon and rectal cancer diagnosed during the period 1990-2005 and f ...[more]