Table 13.
Comparison of the recurrence rates between colon cancer and rectal cancer according to the site of the first recurrence
| Site of recurrence | Colon cancer (3135 patients) | Rectal cancer (1968 patients) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver | 7.2% (227) | 7.0% (137) | NS |
| Lung | 3.9% (121) | 8.1% (160) | p < 0.0001 |
| Peritoneum | 2.5% (79) | 1.1% (21) | p = 0.0001 |
| Local | 0.7% (22) | 4.1% (80) | p < 0.0001 |
| Anastomotic | 1.0% (30) | 1.3% (25) | NS |
| Other | 4.0% (124) | 6.1% (119) | p = 0.0007 |
| All | 16.0 (502) | 22.9% (451) | p < 0.0001 |
JSCCR colorectal cancer registry: (patients in the year 2007); RS cancer was counted as rectal cancer