Definition
The region of first recurrence of primary cancer after a disease free intermission or remission, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—region of first recurrence of cancer
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyRegion of first recurrence of cancer
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
The region of the first recurrence following the initial diagnosis should be recorded.
The record should not be updated with subsequent recurrences.
The cancer may recur in more than one site (e.g. both regional and distant metastases).
Record the highest numbered applicable response.
Origin:Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons
References
Commission on Cancer, Standards of the Commission on Cancer Volume II Registry Operations and Data Standards (ROADS) (1998)
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