Table 2.
Epidemiologic details of the fusion-associated CRC cases identified in our cohort.
| Characteristic | RTK fusions (n = 12) | Wnt fusions (n = 7) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age, yr (range) | 63.5 (50–76) | 51 (28–68) |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 9 (75%) | 2 (29%) |
| Male | 3 (25%) | 7 (71%) |
| Smoking history | ||
| Current or former smoking | 6 (50%) | 4 (57%) |
| Tumor stage | ||
| I-II | 4 (33%) | 0 |
| III | 2 (17%) | 5 (71%) |
| IV | 6 (50%) | 2 (29%) |
| Side of primary | ||
| Right colon | 8 (67%) | 4 (57%) |
| Left colon and rectum | 3 (25%) | 3 (43%) |
| Microsatellite status | ||
| High | 8 (67%) | 0 (0%) |
| Stable | 4 (33%) | 7 (100%) |