Long Freedom From Recurrence After Operation For Cancer Of The Breast
British Medical Journal 1: Jan 31 1925; 234
View Original Source →Abstract
In the correspondence section of this journal, in response to a case reported by Mr. F. J. Steward, the author relates the case of a woman who developed a recurrence of breast cancer 24 years after surgical removal of the original tumor and axillary glands.
Case Details
Clinical Characteristics
Recurrence of breast cancer 24 years after surgical removal of the original tumor and axillary glands, developed a small lump in the skin, two inches below the middle of the right clavicle, hard gland above the clavicle, hard tumours in each ovarian region, growths in the cervical glands and visceral dissemination
Remission Characteristics
Twenty-four years of good health
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Surgical removal of the original tumor and axillary glands, removal of lump in the skin and hard gland above the clavicle
Additional Notes
The recurrence was in the skin of the chest and it was typical breast cancer, indicating a genuine recurrence of the original tumour, and not of an independent new growth originating in breast tissue left behind at the first operation.