Breast and Cervical Cancer: An Unusual Synchrony or Metachrony?

Multiple primary cancers pose a dilemma in patient diagnosis and management. These are usually characterised by shared etiological and genetic risk factors.

We report an unusual case of synchronous breast and cervical cancer in a 56 year old multiparous postmenopausal lady. These two tumours have contrasting risk factors in terms of parity and socio-demographic characteristics. A modified treatment plan was adapted to optimally address both the malignancies with good clinical outcome.

This case highlights how an unusual combination of cancers can be managed with a tailored treatment plan without compromising the oncological and patient safety.