Definition of second primary cancer.¶
National Cancer Institute. Definition of second primary cancer. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms.
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Domain-specific¶
- Secondary Malignant Neoplasm
- NCI explicitly distinguishes a new primary after earlier cancer or treatment from metastatic cancer, while the World Health Organization's ICD-10 guidance uses categories C77–C79 for neoplasms stated or inferred to be secondary to another site.
This sourceDistinguishes an independent later primary and notes that chemotherapy or radiation can increase its risk.
- NCI explicitly distinguishes a new primary after earlier cancer or treatment from metastatic cancer, while the World Health Organization's ICD-10 guidance uses categories C77–C79 for neoplasms stated or inferred to be secondary to another site.
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