Genetic Predisposition Toward Second Neoplasms
To investigate the possibility that second neoplasms are a component of a family. Overall, the siblings had an increased risk of cancer compared with that of the general population. In an initial analysis, we investigated the association between SMN risk and polymorphisms in the XRCC1 gene, which is involved in DNA repair,
Impact of SMNs on the Burden of Chronic Disease
Overall, the survivors had a 3.3-fold increased risk of a chronic health condition and an 8.2-fold increased risk of a life-threatening health condition.
Impact of SMNs on Mortality in the Cohort
In a recent analysis of the mortality of this large cohort, 2,831 5-year survivors (13%). The leading cause of death was recurrence of primary disease in 67% of the members.