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November 28, 2025Annals of Oncology Research and TherapyOpen Access

Synchronous malignancies in a postmenopausal woman: A case of cervical and breast cancer

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KRKushal RawalMontreal Neurological Institute and HospitalSBShrutikant BhatiaAll India Institute of Medical Sciences RaipurHSHardik Sharma

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Case report explores dual malignancies in a postmenopausal woman, suggesting roles of imaging in diagnosis and treatment.

Key Points

  • Cervical cancer and breast cancer were diagnosed in a single patient, highlighting the rarity of synchronous malignancies.
  • Positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT) identified lesions in both the cervix and breast, critical for staging and management.
  • A multidisciplinary approach, including sentinel lymph node biopsy and radiotherapy, was adopted to optimize treatment and outcomes.
  • Comprehensive imaging can uncover complex cases, significantly influencing treatment strategies and prognosis for patients.

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Rawal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6928f12ea65b730b9ea7a71fhttps://doi.org/10.4103/aort.aort_32_25
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