Cancer Risk in Nontransplanted and Transplanted Cystic Fibrosis Patients: A 10-Year Study

2003137 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Patrick Maisonneuve · European Institute of Oncology

Stacey C. FitzSimmons · WestCare Foundation

Preston W. Campbell · Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

A. B. Lowenfels · New York Medical College

Abstract

We observed an increased risk of digestive tract cancers among adult CF patients, particularly of the small bowel, colon, and biliary tract. This increased risk appeared to be more pronounced in patients who had had an organ transplantation.

Topics & Keywords

Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Tracheal and airway disorders Tumors and Oncological Cases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Volume 95, Issue 5, pp. 381-387

DOI: 10.1093/jnci/95.5.381

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