Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center
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Department of Medical Research, Chi Mei Medical Center
Background and Objective: This study investigated the incidence of secondary primary colorectal cancer (SPC-CRC) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients and the impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on its development and prognosis. Data from our center (Yongkang and Liouying branches) were analyzed. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on HCC patients diagnosed between 2016 and 2022. Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer as SPC-CRC were categorized into HBV-positive and HBV-negative groups after exclusion. Clinical characteristics, time to second cancer, treatment, and prognosis were compared. Results: A total of 3,545 patients were analyzed (1,913 from Yongkang, 1,632 from Liouying). SPC-CRC incidence was 2.04% in Yongkang and 1.53% in Liouying. Mean time to second cancer was 404.87 days (Yongkang) and 497.16 days (Liouying). HBV infection did not significantly affect SPC-CRC incidence or survival (log-rank p=0.964). Conclusion: SPC-CRC occurred in about 2% of HCC patients, with no significant impact of HBV infection. Institutional differences may influence diagnosis timing. Long-term follow-up and further studies are needed to clarify risk factors.