A case of metachronous cervical and early-stage breast cancer
The simultaneous or sequential presentation of cervical and breast cancer is rare, especially under systemic treatment. The patient's cervical cancer was aggressive, and the subsequent metachronous breast cancer highlights the complex, multifactorial nature of carcinogenesis. The development of a second primary malignancy while a patient is receiving treatment for a metastatic condition is a critical clinical scenario, necessitating individualized treatment strategies, as optimal management remains unclear due to the rarity of such cases.
Authors
- Patrik Pöschke
- E Oben Julius
- Fallgatter Andreas
- G. A. Paul
- Balk Matthias
- Stuebs A Frederik
- Seibold Anja
- Psilopatis Iason
- Burghaus Stefanie
Institutions
- University Hospital of Basel (CH)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen (DE)
- Klinikum Chemnitz (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Oncology
- Published
- 2025-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-04042-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35