Palliative radiation for lung cancer metastases to the breast: two case reports

J Thorac Oncol. 2007 Dec;2(12):1133-5. doi: 10.1097/JTO.0b013e31815ba7ba.

Abstract

Metastases from non-small cell lung cancer to the breast represent an unusual diagnosis. We present two cases of metastatic lung cancer to the breast that were treated with palliative radiation with achievement of good local control and symptom relief. We suggest the use of palliative radiation therapy as an effective and simple treatment modality for metastatic disease to the breast.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Breast Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / surgery
  • Dose Fractionation, Radiation
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Palliative Care / methods*
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy / methods*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome