Metaplastic Breast Cancer with Squamous Differentiation: Beyond the Recognized Statistics.

Background: Metaplastic breast cancer is a clinically rare subtype of breast carcinomas, accounting for less than 1% of all breast neoplasms, and was not officially recognized till the end of the 20th century as an independent pathological diagnosis.

Objective: In this paper, we report a case of metaplastic breast cancer with squamous differentiation in a 51-year-old female, with a succinct review of the literature.

Case Report: The patient presented to our outpatient department with a complaint of left breast mass for 2 months duration with a diagnostic workup found to be grade three metaplastic carcinoma with squamous differentiation.

Role of Primary Healthcare Physicians in Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in Saudi Arabia. Late stages of the disease are associated with increased mortality rates, and early detection is known to improve the disease course and significantly reduce the mortality rate. Physicians' knowledge and practices regarding CRC screening guidelines influence the successful implementation of screening programs.