Rare Case of Bilateral Breast Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Dalal AK, Gupta A, Singal R, Dalal U, Attri AK, Jain P, Sharma A, Gupta S
Primary Institution: Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, Punjab, India
Conclusion
The prognosis for women with a second primary breast cancer is quite favorable and depends on the stage of both the first and second cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- Bilateral synchronous breast cancer accounts for 0.2–2% of all breast cancers.
- The patient had a positive family history for breast cancer.
- Fine needle aspiration cytology confirmed malignancy in both breasts.
- The patient responded well to adjuvant chemotherapy.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 65-year-old woman who had breast cancer in both breasts at the same time, which is very rare. She got treatment and responded well.
Methodology
The patient underwent fine needle aspiration cytology, modified radical mastectomy, and was treated with adjuvant chemotherapy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 65-year-old female with a family history of breast cancer.
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