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Is There Any Correlation Between Breast Cancer And Lung Cancer?

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I am a 52 year ol;d female. Ten years ago I was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma of the breast (in-situ) and had bilateral mastectomies. My mother died of the same type of breast cancer when she was 47. I now have squamous cell lung cancer on the same side as the breast. Could there be a correlation?

2 Responses to “Is There Any Correlation Between Breast Cancer And Lung Cancer?”

  1. a battery charger says:
    January 24, 2010 at 12:31 am

    No, they are two different types of cancer. Lobular carcinoma in-situ (LCIS) is really more of an early warning indicator that the patient will develop an invasive cancer in either breast, not just the one it was found in. This is why a bilateral mastectomy was recommended to you. LCIS is non-invasive and therefore incapable of spreading. Many people develop either lung or breast cancer and never develop the other. Good luck with your treatment. I hope all goes well for you.

  2. eloquent says:
    January 24, 2010 at 1:25 am

    sometimes -for your specific question, consult your oncologist.