How Common Is a Double Cancer Diagnosis?

Tennis star Martina Navratilova announced a dual cancer diagnosis of throat cancer and breast cancer.

Headlines for a healthier you Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director How Common Is a Double Cancer Diagnosis? On Monday, tennis star Martina Navratilova announced a dual cancer diagnosis of throat cancer and breast cancer. While an enlarged lymph node in her neck led to the throat cancer diagnosis, breast cancer was only detected thanks to testing related to the throat cancer.   In Navratilova's case, one cancer had not spread, or metastasized; rather, each cancer had its own distinct origin site. Experts refer to this as multiple primary cancers, and explain it's actually pretty common. Know More Navratilova's multiple primary cancers are occurring at the same time. But technically, a second primary cancer is an unrelated cancer in a person who has previously experienced another cancer at any time. Research suggests that 10% of people with the 10 most common cancer types will develop a secondary primary cancer. The rates are highest in childhood cancer survivors. Feel Better Both of Navrtilova's cancers are stage one, meaning her prognosis is favorable once she begins treatment. READ MORE What Else Should You Know Don't Use China's COVID Surge to Make Predictions for U.S., Experts Say A wave of COVID-19 infections is ripping through China as the country eases up on its "zero-COVID" policy under the pressure of protests against strict lockdowns. The surge is expected to cause high rates of hospitalization and death in China. But it won't necessarily have a big impact on the health of people in the U.S., where 40% of people—and likely far more than that—have recovered from COVID-19, granting them some natural immunity. READ NOW Here's Why Cancer Screenings Only Detect 14% of Cancers Cancer screenings are an important part of disease detection and treatment, but only 14% of all diagnosed cancers in the United States are detected through a preventative screening test, according to new research. That's partly because only four cancers—breast, cervical, colorectal (colon) and lung—have recommended screening guidelines in the country. But experts think better patient education about these screenings would improve their detection rates as well. READ NOW In Other News Autopsies Show COVID-19 in the Brain. University of Minnesota People Sleep the Least from Early 30s to Early 50s. University College London More From Verywell What Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? READ MORE What to Know About the Adderall Shortage READ MORE Flu Tests: Who Should Test and When? READ MORE Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to womanshealth1.female@blogger.com A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service