Metachronous Anal Canal and Prostate Cancers with Simultaneous Definitive Therapy : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Jacimore, Laura L.
Nelson, John W.
Miles, Edward F.
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Anal canal cancer is rare, accounting for only 1.3% of all gastrointestinal tract malignancies.
Prostate cancer incidence is much higher and accounts for 27.6% of all malignancies in men.
Treatment guidelines for anal cancer involve radiotherapy to the primary site and draining lymphatics while treatment for prostate cancer can also include pelvic radiotherapy.
The literature is silent on the optimum course of action when these two malignancies are found synchronously or metachronously.
Herein, we report a case of a patient diagnosed with intermediate risk prostate cancer who, prior to definitive therapy for this first malignancy, was also diagnosed with anal canal cancer.
We conclude that a simultaneous approach with radiation therapy and chemotherapy with subsequent boost to the prostate is recommended.
Screening for synchronous prostate cancer in male anal canal cancer patients is probably indicated and may preclude suboptimal treatment for a second occult primary.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Miles, Edward F.& Jacimore, Laura L.& Nelson, John W.. 2011. Metachronous Anal Canal and Prostate Cancers with Simultaneous Definitive Therapy : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504481
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Miles, Edward F.…[et al.]. Metachronous Anal Canal and Prostate Cancers with Simultaneous Definitive Therapy : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Miles, Edward F.& Jacimore, Laura L.& Nelson, John W.. Metachronous Anal Canal and Prostate Cancers with Simultaneous Definitive Therapy : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504481
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504481