Abstract:Introduction. Multiple primaries are defined as the existence of more than one synchronous or metachronous cancer type in the same individual. Due to a longer follow-up time after a primary cancer diagnosis, the likelihood of detection of a second primary is also increased. We report on patterns of multiple primaries in a cohort of cancer patients from a single institution.Material and methods. We identified 44 patients with multiple primaries that were diagnosed, treated, and followed up between March 2011 an… Show more
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