Duodenal and gallbladder metastasis of regressive melanoma: a case report and review of the literature.

Background: Malignant melanoma involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract may be primary or metastatic. Small bowel is the commonest site of GI metastases from cutaneous malignant melanoma, metastatic lesion in the gallbladder is extremely rare.

Case Presentation: This case report describes the presentation of metastatic melanoma in duodenum and gallbladder.

Isolated thyroid metastasis revealed an unknown lung adenocarcinoma: a case report.

Introduction: Cancer metastasis to the thyroid is extremely rare. The most common sites that have been reported to metastasize to the thyroid gland are breast and kidney. As to primary lung cancer metastasizing to the thyroid gland, only a few cases have been described in the literature.

Management of early breast cancer in older women: from screening to treatment.

Background: Breast cancer is a common condition. It is a leading cause of death among women, and its incidence increases with age. Aging of the population and improvement of the quality of life of elders make it a major public health issue.

Pain and Cancer: A systematic review.

Pain is the most common symptoms in patients with cancer, a significant number of cases it is undiagnosed and under treated. It is important to understand the nature of the pain experienced by patients, to distinguish between nociceptive and neuropathic pain. Successful management of cancer pain requires a good knowledge of the causes of pain and various treatment available and information to manage their side effects.