California Cancer Reporting System Standards Volume I: Abstracting and Coding Procedures
In the remarks text field, record other reportable tumors/primary sites that the patient has or has had.
In the Remarks area, record the following information regarding subsequent reportable tumors/ primary sites:
Enter the tumor # (First, second, third primary in relation to this one).
Name of Site
Histology, and
Diagnosis date
Example: You currently abstract a breast case however the patient had a previous squamous cell cancer of the lung diagnosed January 20, 2000.
Your text should state: #1 – Lt Lung SCC, dx – 1/20/00