Breast cancer in the setting of fertility-sparing treatment for endometrial cancer
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•Progesterone therapy is a commonly used alternative to surgical management for women with endometrial cancer who desire fertility preservation.•Prior research suggests that progestins may contribute to breast tumorigenesis.•We report a patient diagnosed with progesterone receptor positive breast cancer during hormonal treatment of endometrial cancer.
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