Introduction:The interplay between stroke and cancer seems to be complex. Cancer and stroke may occur independently  or cancer may directly or indirectly might be related to stroke.
Aim: In  this study, we aimed to look for a relation between cancer and stroke in patients who were referred to our Neurology Clinics with an acute onset stroke. 
Methods: Patients who were assessed in Neurology inpatient clinics with acute onset stroke between 0/2016-09/2017 were retrospectively evaluated. 
Results: 500 patients with acute stroke were retrospectively evaluated.  All differential diagnosis including cardiac, vascular assessments were normal. Patients were also tested for coagulability and were normal.
Discussion: Stroke and cancer may be intertwined because of their relatively common occurrence within the general population. It should however be noted that cancer is not the most common etiology of stroke, and that even in patients with cancer; the traditional risk factors are most commonly the underlying cause.

Is there a relationship between stroke and cancer or is it just a coincidence?