Title of article :
An Unusual Occurrence of Multiple Metachronous andSynchronous Primary Cancers in a Female Patient
Author/Authors :
Abdeen, Yazan Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA , Torina, Tyler B. Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA , Hudspeth, Emily L. Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA , Chun, Joon Min Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA , Zaloga, William Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA , Alderink, Carlisle Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA
Abstract :
Multiple primary cancers, although uncommon, have been increasing in incidence in recent years. This trend is likely due toadvances in factors such as diagnostic imaging, life expectancy, and interventional modalities with associated adverse effects.The patient presented in this case report is a 59-year-old Caucasian female with an extensive medical history who developedmultiple primary cancers of the breast, mouth, gastrointestinal system, and lung in the span of four years. We attempted toelucidate the possible etiologies and risk factors that may have contributed. Given the patient’s complex medical and socialhistory, interventions, environmental, and genetic predispositions, it is impossible to pinpoint a single etiology. Rather, it ismore likely that the interplay of multiple factors contributed to thefindings of this case
Keywords :
Unusual Occurrence , Multiple Metachronous , Synchronous Primary Cancers , Female Patient
Journal title :
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
