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Identifying and screening patients at risk of second cancers.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Nov 2006
Vogel Victor G
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BACKGROUND: The average age of the U.S. population is increasing, and cancer incidence increases with age. Both improved early detection of first malignancies and effective primary oncologic therapy have led to prolonged survival, and the risk of secondary malignancies has consequently increased. A few anatomic sites are at increased risk for second malignancies within the same organ: breast, colon and rectum,...
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