Original Article

Characteristics of Second Primary Lung Malignancy in Patients with Known Breast Cancer

Background:As breast cancer survival improves, the incidence of additional malignancies will likely rise. Identification of a lung nodule in a patient with known breast cancer poses a challenging diagnostic problem. This study outlines the management of such patients and identifies factors that correlate with survival.Methods:From 1977 through 2002, 35 patients…