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Glencer AC, Wanis KN, Brown S, Lucci A, Sun SX, Adesoye T, DeSnyder SM, Layman R, Woodward WA, Hunt KK, Teshome M. Self-Reported Management of Inflammatory Breast Cancer Among the American Society of Breast Surgeons Membership: Consensus and Opportunities. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:7326-7334. [PMID: 39034365 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15713-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare and biologically aggressive. We sought to assess diagnostic and management strategies among the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) membership. PATIENTS AND METHODS An anonymous survey was distributed to ASBrS members from March to May 2023. The survey included questions about respondents' demographics and information related to stage III and IV IBC management. Agreement was defined as a shared response by >80% of respondents. In areas of disagreement, responses were stratified by years in practice, fellowship training, and annual IBC patient volume. RESULTS The survey was administered to 2337 members with 399 (17.1%) completing all questions and defining the study cohort. Distribution of years in practice was 26.0% 0-10 years, 26.6% 11-20 years and 47.4% > 20 years. Overall, 51.2% reported surgical oncology or breast fellowship training, 69.2% maintain a breast-only practice, and 73.5% treat < 5 IBC cases/year. Agreement was identified in diagnostic imaging, trimodal therapy, and mastectomy with wide skin excision for stage III IBC. Lack of agreement was identified in surgical management of the axilla; respondents with < 10 years in practice or fellowship training were more likely to perform axillary dissection for cN0-N2 stage III IBC. Locoregional management of stage IV IBC was variable. CONCLUSIONS Among ASBrS members, there is consensus in diagnostic evaluation, treatment sequencing and surgical approach to the breast in stage III IBC. Differences exist in surgical management of the cN0-2 axilla with uptake of de-escalation strategies. Clinical trials are needed to evaluate oncologic safety of de-escalation in this high-risk population.
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- Alexa C Glencer
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Radiation Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Drapalik LM, Shenk R, Rock L, Simpson A, Amin AL, Miller ME. Should breast surgery be considered for patients with de novo metastatic inflammatory breast cancer? Am J Surg 2024; 233:52-60. [PMID: 38458830 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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INTRODUCTION We aimed to identify factors predicting surgery for de novo stage IV inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) and determine the association of surgery with overall survival (OS). METHODS Female patients with unilateral AJCC clinical stage IV IBC treated 2010-2018 in the NCDB were identified. Logistic regression and multivariable proportional Cox hazards regressions determined factors associated with treatment and OS. RESULTS Of 1049 patients, 29.1% underwent breast surgery (BS) and 70.9% had no surgery (NS). Increasing age and more recent treatment year were significantly associated with NS. 2-Year OS was superior in BS patients (71% vs 38% NS). Single-site and bone-only metastasis had no association with treatment type or OS. CONCLUSION Contrary to guidelines, 1/3 of de novo stage IV IBC patients underwent BS, and had an independent OS benefit irrespective of extent or site of metastasis. Further research is needed to determine which patients with stage IV IBC should undergo BS.
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- Lauren M Drapalik
- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; University Hospitals Research in Surgical Outcomes and Effectiveness (UH-RISES), Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; University Hospitals Research in Surgical Outcomes and Effectiveness (UH-RISES), Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; University Hospitals Research in Surgical Outcomes and Effectiveness (UH-RISES), Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; University Hospitals Research in Surgical Outcomes and Effectiveness (UH-RISES), Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Yoon SM, Bazan JG. Navigating Breast Cancer Oligometastasis and Oligoprogression: Current Landscape and Future Directions. Curr Oncol Rep 2024; 26:647-664. [PMID: 38652425 PMCID: PMC11168988 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-024-01529-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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PURPOSE We examine the potential for curative approaches among metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients by exploring the recent literature on local ablative therapies like surgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in patients with oligometastatic (OM) breast cancer. We also cover therapies for MBC patients with oligoprogressive (OP) disease. KEY FINDINGS Surgery and SBRT have been studied for OM and OP breast cancer, mainly in retrospective or non-randomized trials. While many studies demonstrated favorable results, a cooperative study and single-institution trial found no support for surgery/SBRT in OM and OP cases, respectively. CONCLUSION While there is interest in applying local therapies to OM and OP breast cancer, the current randomized data does not back the routine use of surgery or SBRT, particularly when considering the potential for treatment-related toxicities. Future research should refine patient selection through advanced imaging and possibly explore these therapies specifically in patients with hormone receptor-positive or HER2-positive disease.
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- Stephanie M Yoon
- Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA.
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Stauder MC. Radiation for inflammatory breast cancer: Updates. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2023; 384:25-46. [PMID: 38637098 DOI: 10.1016/bs.ircmb.2023.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a diagnosis based on a constellation of clinical features of edema (peau d'orange) of a third or more of the skin of the breast with a palpable border and a rapid onset of breast erythema. Incidence of IBC has increased over time, although it still makes up only 1-4% of all breast cancer diagnoses. Despite recent encouraging data on clinical outcomes, the published local-regional control rates remain consistently lower than the rates for non-IBC. In this review, we focus on radiotherapy, provide a framework for multi-disciplinary care for IBC, describe local-regional treatment techniques for IBC; highlight new directions in the management of patients with metastatic IBC and offer an introduction to future directions regarding the optimal treatment and management of IBC.
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- Michael C Stauder
- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, Department of Breast Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, United States.
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Bahrami P, Moayeri H, Moradi G, Nouri E, Moradi Y. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Treatment Effects on Survival in Patients with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023; 24:3335-3343. [PMID: 37898836 PMCID: PMC10770693 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.10.3335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to determine the survival rate and the effects of different treatments on patients with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). The study employed a systematic approach that included a search strategy across four databases: Embase, Web of Sciences, PubMed, and Scopus. The results obtained were screened initially by titles and abstracts, followed by full-texts in EndNote 8 software. The next stage involved data extraction and qualitative evaluation, where the Metan command was used to estimate the pooled survival rate. A total of 28 studies with a sample size of 63,796 were finally analyzed. The overall 3- and 5-year survival rates (OS) for IBC patients were found to be 52% (95% CI; 46-58%, I2: 99.42%) and 61% (95% CI; 53-69%, I2: 93.63%), respectively. The 5-year OS rates in patients with non-metastatic and metastatic IBC were 59% (95% CI; 54-63%, I2: 98.31%) and 30% (95% CI; 26-35%, I2: 50.84%), respectively. The 5-year OS rate in non-metastatic patients who underwent BCS surgery was 60% (CI 95%; 26-94%, I2: 95.13%). The overall 5- and 3-year OS rates for patients with IBC were lower than those for all types of breast cancer, and the rates were even lower in patients with metastasis. Therefore, it is recommended that healthcare workers and women at risk should be vigilant of early symptoms of IBC to prevent metastasis by seeking medical attention on time.
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- Pourya Bahrami
- School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
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Ma L, Zhang Y, Tang T, Zhang X, Liu Y. Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory breast cancer: Chinese Society of Breast Surgery (CSBrS) Practice Guidelines 2022. Chin Med J (Engl) 2023; 136:1894-1896. [PMID: 37455259 PMCID: PMC10431308 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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- Li Ma
- Breast Center of the Fourth Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, China
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- Breast Center of the Fourth Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, China
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- Breast Center of the Fourth Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, China
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- Scientific Research Center of the Fourth Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, China
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- Breast Center of the Fourth Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, China
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Garrido-Castro AC, Regan MM, Niman SM, Nakhlis F, Remolano C, Rosenbluth JM, Block C, Warren LE, Bellon JR, Yeh E, Harrison BT, Troll E, Lin NU, Tolaney SM, Overmoyer B, Lynce F. Clinical outcomes of de novo metastatic HER2-positive inflammatory breast cancer. NPJ Breast Cancer 2023; 9:50. [PMID: 37268625 DOI: 10.1038/s41523-023-00555-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer that presents as de novo metastatic disease in 20-30% of cases, with one-third of cases demonstrating HER2-positivity. There has been limited investigation into locoregional therapy utilization following HER2-directed systemic therapy for these patients, and their locoregional progression or recurrence (LRPR) and survival outcomes. Patients with de novo HER2-positive metastatic IBC (mIBC) were identified from an IRB-approved IBC registry at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Clinical, pathology, and treatment data were abstracted. Rates of LRPR, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and pathologic complete response (pCR) were determined. Seventy-eight patients diagnosed between 1998 and 2019 were identified. First-line systemic therapy comprised chemotherapy for most patients (97.4%) and HER2-directed therapy for all patients (trastuzumab [47.4%]; trastuzumab+pertuzumab [51.3%]; or trastuzumab emtansine [1.3%]). At a median follow-up of 2.7 years, the median PFS was 1.0 year, and the median OS was 4.6 years. The 1- and 2-year cumulative incidence of LRPR was 20.7% and 29.0%, respectively. Mastectomy was performed after systemic therapy in 41/78 patients (52.6%); 10 had a pCR (24.4%) and all were alive at last follow-up (1.3-8.9 years after surgery). Among 56 patients who were alive and LRPR-free at one year, 10 developed LRPR (surgery group = 1; no-surgery group = 9). In conclusion, patients with de novo HER2-positive mIBC who undergo surgery have favorable outcomes. More than half of patients received systemic and local therapy with good locoregional control and prolonged survival, suggesting a potential role for local therapy.
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- Ana C Garrido-Castro
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Data Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Data Science, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
- Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Operative Management in Stage IV Breast Cancer. Surg Clin North Am 2023; 103:93-106. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2022.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chen JC, Bazan JG, Obeng-Gyasi S. ASO Author Reflections: Surgical Management Should be Considered in Patients with De Novo Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:6689-6690. [PMID: 35699812 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-12016-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- J C Chen
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Chen JC, Li Y, Fisher JL, Bhattacharyya O, Tsung A, Bazan JG, Obeng-Gyasi S. Modified Radical Mastectomy in De Novo Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2022; 29:6681-6688. [PMID: 35676605 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-11975-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are few studies on surgical management in patients with de novo metastatic inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). The objective of this study is to examine the association between modified radical mastectomy (MRM) and disease-specific survival (DSS) in patients with de novo stage IV IBC. PATIENTS AND METHODS The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Result Program was queried for patients ≥18 years old with cT4d/pT4d pathology, histology type 8530 and 8533 with distant disease between 2010 and 2016. The sample was divided into two groups: (1) the MRM group, defined as MRM or mastectomy with at least ten lymph nodes removed, and (2) the no-surgery group. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were compared between the groups on bivariable analysis. After propensity score matching, Kaplan-Meier curves and a Cox proportional-hazards model examined DSS. RESULTS 1293 patients were included in the study, of whom 240 underwent MRM. A higher percentage in the MRM group had only one metastatic site (69.8% versus 52.2%), received chemotherapy (88.3% versus 66.1%) and radiation (58.8% versus 26.0%) compared with the no-MRM group. MRM was associated with an increase in DSS compared with no MRM [HR 0.63 (95% CI 0.50-0.80), p < 0.001]. Patients with MRM had a 5-year DSS rate of 31.4% compared with 17.7% for patients not undergoing surgery (p = 0.001). Survival time was 38 months (range 27-45 months) for the MRM group versus 27 months (22-29 months) for the no-MRM group. CONCLUSION MRM in patients with de novo metastatic IBC may improve DSS in a subset of patients.
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- J C Chen
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, PA, USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.,The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Economics, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.,The William Tierney Center for Health Services Research, Regenstrief Institute, Inc, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA.,The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA. .,The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Mou H, Wang Z, Zhang W, Li G, Zhou H, Yinwang E, Wang F, Sun H, Xue Y, Wang Z, Chen T, Chai X, Qu H, Lin P, Teng W, Li B, Ye Z. Clinical Features and Serological Markers Risk Model Predicts Overall Survival in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer and Bone Metastasis Surgeries. Front Oncol 2021; 11:693689. [PMID: 34604031 PMCID: PMC8484887 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.693689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Surgical therapy of breast cancer and bone metastasis can effectively improve the prognosis of breast cancer. However, after the first operation, the relationship between preoperative indicators and outcomes in patients who underwent metastatic bone surgery remained to be studied. Purpose 1. Recognize clinical and laboratory prognosis factors available to clinical doctors before the operation for bone metastatic breast cancer patients. 2. Develop a risk prediction model for 3-year postoperative survival in patients with breast cancer bone metastasis. Methods From 2014 to 2020, patients who suffered from breast cancer bone metastasis and received therapeutic procedures in our institution were included for analyses (n=145). For patients who underwent both breast cancer radical surgery and bone metastasis surgery, comprehensive datasets of the parameters of interest (clinical features, laboratory factors, and patient prognoses) were collected (n=69). We performed Multivariate Cox regression to identify factors that were associated with postoperative outcome. 3-year survival prediction model and nomograms were established by 100 bootstrapping. Its benefit was evaluated by calibration plot, C-index, and decision curve analysis. The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database was also used for external validation. Results Radiotherapy for primary cancer, pathological type of metastatic breast cancer, lymph node metastasis, elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase were associated with postoperative prognosis. Pathological types of metastatic breast cancer, multiple bone metastasis, organ metastases, and elevated serum lactate dehydrogenase were associated with 3-year survival. Then those significant variables and serum alkaline phosphatase counts were integrated to construct nomograms for 3-year survival. The C-statistic of the established predictive model was 0.83. The calibration plot presents a graphical representation of calibration. In the decision curve analysis, the benefits are higher than those of the extreme curve. The receiver operating characteristic of the external validation of the model was 0.82, indicating a favored fitting degree of the two models. Conclusion Our study suggests that several clinical features and serological markers can predict the overall survival among the patients who are about to receive bone metastasis surgery after breast cancer surgery. The model can guide the preoperative evaluation and clinical decision-making for patients. Level of evidence Level III, prognostic study.
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- Haochen Mou
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Motor System Disease Research and Precision Therapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
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Inflammatory breast cancer: early recognition and diagnosis is critical. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 225:392-396. [PMID: 33845027 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.04.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive malignancy that is often initially misdiagnosed because of its similar presentation to more benign breast pathologies such as mastitis, resulting in treatment delays. Presenting symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer include erythema, skin changes such as peau d' orange or nipple inversion, edema, and warmth of the affected breast. The average age at diagnosis is younger than in noninflammatory breast cancer cases. Known risk factors include African American race and obesity. Diagnostic criteria include erythema occupying at least one-third of the breast, edema, peau d' orange, and/or warmth, with or without an underlying mass; a rapid onset of <3 months; and pathologic confirmation of invasive carcinoma. Treatment of inflammatory breast cancer includes trimodal therapy with chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. An aggressive surgical approach that includes a modified radical mastectomy enhances survival outcomes. Although the outcomes for patients with inflammatory breast cancer are poor compared with those of patients with noninflammatory breast cancer, patients with inflammatory breast cancer who complete trimodal therapy have a favorable locoregional control rate, underscoring the importance of a prompt diagnosis of this serious but treatable disease. Obstetrician-gynecologists and other primary care providers must recognize the signs and symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer to make a timely diagnosis and referral for specialized care.
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Zhuang SM, Xie LE, Pang F, Zhong QY, Sun XM, Wen WP, Liu TR. Role of primary tumor resection in patients with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer who have unresectable distant metastases. Head Neck 2021; 43:3386-3392. [PMID: 34423875 DOI: 10.1002/hed.26840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Whether patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) who have unresectable synchronous distant metastases should undergo primary surgical resection (PTR) remains controversial. This study aimed to identify predictive factors associated with the survival of such patients. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of patients with MTC who were registered in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registry. The overall and cancer-specific mortality rates were assessed using risk-adjusted Cox proportional hazards regression modeling and stratified propensity score matching. RESULTS One hundred and eight matched patients were assessed. Patients in the PTR group had lower overall mortality than did those in the non-PTR group. The 1-, 3-, and 5-year overall and cancer-specific survival rates in the PTR group were significantly higher. CONCLUSIONS PTR appears to be the most appropriate intervention for patients with good performance status. Such patients are likely to benefit from surgery and to experience long-term stable disease.
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- Shi-Min Zhuang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Adesoye T, Lucci A. Current Surgical Management of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:5461-5467. [PMID: 34346020 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10522-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive breast cancer characterized by erythema and edema of at least one-third of the breast. The diagnosis remains a clinical one. Standard of care involves trimodality therapy with anthracycline-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-directed therapy if HER2 positive, followed by modified radical mastectomy and post-mastectomy radiation therapy to the chest wall in addition to regional nodal basins including supraclavicular and internal mammary nodes. Current evidence does not support de-escalation of surgical therapy in the breast and axilla in IBC, and positive surgical margins have been associated with worse outcomes. Furthermore, sentinel node biopsy for axillary staging has a high false negative rate prohibiting its use in IBC. Delayed reconstruction is recommended for IBC due to a high recurrence rate and a potential for delay in adjuvant therapy. Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy may be considered at the time of delayed reconstruction. In this paper, we discuss available evidence and controversies in the current surgical management of patients with IBC.
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- Taiwo Adesoye
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. .,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
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Adesoye T, Babayemi O, Postlewait LM, DeSnyder SM, Sun SX, Woodward WA, Ueno NT, Hunt KK, Lucci A, Teshome M. Inflammatory Breast Cancer at the Extremes of Age. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:5626-5634. [PMID: 34292426 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10453-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare breast malignancy with poor outcomes compared with non-IBC. Age-related differences in tumor biology, treatment, and clinical outcomes have been described in non-IBC. This study evaluated age-related differences in IBC. METHODS From an institutional prospective database, patients with an IBC diagnosed from 2010 to 2019 were identified. Age was categorized as 40 years or younger, 41 to 64 years, and 65 years or older. Demographics, clinicopathologic features, and treatment received were compared. Recurrence and survival outcomes were analyzed using the log-rank test and the Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS Of 523 IBC patients, 113 (21.6%) were age 40 years or younger, and 72 (13.8%) were age 65 years or older. The groups did not differ statistically by race/ethnicity, N stage, clinical stage, or tumor subtype. The younger patients included a higher proportion of Hispanic and Asian patients, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and clinical N2/N3. Trimodality therapy was received by 92% of the stage 3 patients, with no difference in pathologic complete response (pCR) by age (23.3% vs 28.6%; p = 0.46). During a median follow-up period of 40 months, 17% of the patients experienced locoregional recurrence and 42.8% had distant metastasis. No difference in 3-year recurrence-free survival (57.9% vs 42.6% vs 54%; p = 0.42, log rank) or overall survival (OS) (75.6% vs 77.1% vs 64.4%; p = 0.31, log rank) by age was observed, and no difference in OS by age in de novo stage 4 disease was observed. In the multivariate analysis, worse OS was associated with TNBC (hazard ratio [HR], 1.99, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.31-3.05) and no pCR (HR, 4.45; 95% CI, 2.16-9.18). CONCLUSION No significant differences were observed in demographics, treatment patterns, or clinical outcomes for IBC patients age 40 years or younger compared with those age 65 years or older treated by a specialized multidisciplinary team. These findings do not support age-related treatment de-escalation in IBC.
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- Taiwo Adesoye
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Services Research, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. .,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Postlewait LM, Teshome M, Adesoye T, DeSnyder SM, Lim B, Kuerer HM, Bedrosian I, Sun SX, Woodward WA, Le-Petross HT, Valero V, Ueno NT, Lucci A. Contralateral Axillary Metastasis in Patients with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:8610-8621. [PMID: 34125346 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10148-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Nearly one-third of patients with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) present with de novo stage IV disease. There are limited data on frequency and clinical outcomes of contralateral axillary metastasis (CAM) in IBC with no consensus diagnostic and treatment guidelines. PATIENTS AND METHODS Frequency of synchronous CAM was calculated in unilateral IBC patients at a single center (10/2004-6/2019). Clinicopathologic variables, diagnostic evaluation, treatment received, and overall survival (OS) were assessed and compared. RESULTS Of 588 unilateral IBC patients, 49 (8.3%) had synchronous CAM. Of these, 32 (65.3%) also presented with metastatic disease at another distant site. CAM was not associated with age, tumor laterality, breast cancer subtype, grade, or cN stage (p > 0.05). The sensitivity/specificity to detect CAM was as follows: mammography (18.2%/99.2%), ultrasound (92.3%/95.5%), PET (90.1/99.1%), and MRI (76.0%/98.6%). Following systemic therapy, 22 patients had contralateral axillary surgery, and 18 received adjuvant contralateral nodal radiation. On multivariable analysis including tumor receptor subtypes, patients with stage IV-isolated CAM has statistically similar survival to stage III patients (HR 1.37, 95% CI 0.70-2.69, p = 0.36). Patients with Stage IV non-CAM (HR 2.18, 95% CI 1.66-2.85, p < 0.001) and stage IV-CAM plus other distant metastasis (HR 2.57, 95% CI 1.59-4.16, p < 0.001) had higher risk of death (reference: stage III disease). CONCLUSIONS CAM in IBC was diagnosed in 8.3% of patients at presentation and was best identified by ultrasound and PET. We recommend routine contralateral axillary ultrasound as part of staging for all IBC patients. Diagnosis of CAM is a key first step toward much-needed prospective clinical trials evaluating management and outcomes of CAM in IBC.
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- Lauren M Postlewait
- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Cancer Medicine, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Cancer Medicine, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Cancer Medicine, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. .,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Taskindoust M, Thomas SM, Sammons SL, Fayanju OM, DiLalla G, Hwang ES, Plichta JK. Survival Outcomes Among Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Review of 47,000 Patients. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:7441-7449. [PMID: 34050430 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10227-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although metastatic breast cancer (MBC) remains incurable, advances in therapies have improved survival. Using a contemporary dataset of de novo MBC patients, we explore how overall (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) changed over time. METHODS All patients with de novo MBC from 1988 to 2016 were selected from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 18. Unadjusted OS and CSS were estimated by Kaplan-Meier method and stratified by disease characteristics. Cox proportional hazards models determined factors associated with survival. RESULTS 47,034 patients were included, with median OS of 25 months and CSS of 27 months. Survival steadily improved over time (1988: 1-year OS 62%, CSS 65%; 2015: 1-year OS 72%, CSS 74%). Patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) had the worst prognosis and were most likely to die from MBC [versus human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)+ and hormone receptor (HR)+/HER2-]. Those with ≥ 4 sites of metastatic disease were also more likely to die from MBC with nearly identical OS and CSS (5-year OS 9%, CSS 9%), when compared with those with 1 site (5-year OS 31%, CSS 35%). After adjustment, improved CSS was associated with bone-only disease [hazard ratio (HR) 0.88, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.83-0.94], while TNBC (versus HER2+: HR 3.12, 95% CI 2.89-3.36) and > 3 sites of metastatic disease (versus 1 site: HR 3.24, 95% CI 2.68-3.91) were associated with worse CSS (all p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Accurate prognostic estimates are essential for patient care. As treatments for patients with MBC have expanded, OS and CSS have improved, and more patients, particularly with limited distant disease or favorable tumor subtypes, are also dying from non-MBC causes.
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- Mahsa Taskindoust
- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC, USA.,Biostatistics Shared Resource, Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Surgery, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.,Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA. .,Duke Cancer Institute, Durham, NC, USA. .,Department of Population Health Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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Jackson BE, Greenup RA, Strassle PD, Deal AM, Baggett CD, Lund JL, Reeder-Hayes KE. Understanding and identifying immortal-time bias in surgical health services research: An example using surgical resection of stage IV breast cancer. Surg Oncol 2021; 37:101539. [PMID: 33706057 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2021.101539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Surgical health services researchers are increasingly utilizing observational data to assess associations between treatments and outcomes, especially since some procedures are unable to be evaluated through randomized controlled trials. However, the results of many of these studies may be affected by the presence of immortal-time bias, which exists when treatment does not occur on Day 0 of the study. This bias can result in researchers overestimating a treatment benefit, or even observe a treatment benefit when none exists. In this paper, we describe what immortal-time bias is, the challenges it presents, and how to recognize and address it using the real-world example of surgical resection of the primary tumor for stage IV breast cancer throughout. In our example, we guide researchers and illustrate how the early studies, which did not account for immortal-time bias, suggested a protective benefit of surgery, and how these results were supplanted by more recent studies through identifying and addressing immortal-time bias in their design and analyses.
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- Bradford E Jackson
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Postlewait LM, Lucci A. ASO Author Reflections: The Multidisciplinary Approach to de Novo Metastatic Inflammatory Breast Cancer: A Combined Systemic and Locoregional Strategy. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:4275-4276. [PMID: 33404772 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09421-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Lauren M Postlewait
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street, Unit 1434, Houston, TX, USA.,Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street, Unit 1434, Houston, TX, USA. .,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Partain N, Postlewait LM, Teshome M, Rosso K, Hall C, Song J, Meas S, DeSnyder SM, Lim B, Valero V, Woodward W, Ueno NT, Kuerer H, Lucci A. The Role of Mastectomy in De Novo Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:4265-4274. [PMID: 33403525 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09392-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The role of modified radical mastectomy (MRM) in patients with de novo stage IV inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) remains controversial. We evaluated the impact of MRM on outcomes in this population. METHODS Ninety-seven women presenting with stage IV IBC were identified in an institutional database (2007-2016) and were stratified by receipt of MRM or no surgery (non-MRM). Demographic, clinicopathologic, and treatment factors were compared. Local-regional recurrence patterns were described and survival analyses were conducted. RESULTS All patients initially received chemotherapy. Fifty-two patients (53.6%) underwent MRM; 47 received post-mastectomy radiation. Differences between the non-MRM and MRM groups included tumor receptor subtypes (hormone receptor-positive [HR+]/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive [HER2+]: 4.4% vs. 19.2%; HR+/HER2-negative [HER2-]: 31.1% vs. 44.2%; HR-negative [HR-]/HER2+: 24.4% vs. 15.4%; and HR-/HER2-: 40.0% vs. 21.2%; p = 0.03), number of metastatic sites (3 vs. 2; p = 0.01), and clinical partial/complete response to chemotherapy (13.3% vs. 75.0%; p < 0.001). Of the 47 patients who completed trimodality therapy, 6 (12.8%) had a local-regional recurrence. Median overall survival (OS) was 19 months in the non-MRM group and 58 months in the MRM group (p < 0.001). On multivariable analysis, clinical N3 disease (hazard ratio 2.16, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.07-4.37; p = 0.03) as well as tumor subtypes HR+/HER2- (hazard ratio 4.98, 95% CI 1.15-21.47; p = 0.03) and HR-/HER2- (hazard ratio 7.18, 95% CI 1.66-31.07; p = 0.008) were associated with decreased OS. Partial/complete response of distant disease to chemotherapy (hazard ratio 0.43, 95% CI 0.24-0.77; p = 0.005) and receipt of MRM (hazard ratio 0.52, 95% CI 0.29-0.93; p = 0.03) were independently associated with improved OS. CONCLUSIONS In our retrospective study, MRM in de novo stage IV IBC patients is an independent factor associated with improved OS. Our findings strongly support the need for prospective randomized trials evaluating possible survival benefits of MRM in de novo stage IV IBC patients.
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- Natalia Partain
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Sun City West, AZ, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. .,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Baker JL, Hegde J, Thompson CK, Lee MK, DiNome ML. Locoregional Management of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. CURRENT BREAST CANCER REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12609-020-00389-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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AbstractPurpose of ReviewInflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a biologically aggressive subtype with a high risk for rapid local progression and early distant metastasis. We review the updated data for optimal locoregional management of IBC, including areas of active controversy.Recent FindingsAdvancements in tri-modality therapies have improved survival among IBC patients in recent years; however, the risk of locoregional and distant recurrence remains high, particularly in triple-negative IBC. Data to support de-escalation of surgery or radiotherapy is limited, and the recommended treatment approach for non-metastatic IBC remains preoperative systemic therapy (PST), modified radical mastectomy (MRM), and adjuvant radiotherapy in all patients. For patients with de novo metastatic disease, locoregional intervention may be appropriate.SummaryOptimal locoregional management of IBC remains PST followed by MRM and adjuvant radiotherapy. With increasingly effective systemic therapies, research to identify a subset of patients who may benefit from de-escalation of locoregional therapies is warranted.
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Lee JS, Toktas O, Soran A. Role of Locoregional Treatment in De Novo Stage IV Breast Cancer. Clin Med Insights Oncol 2020; 14:1179554920942440. [PMID: 32994701 PMCID: PMC7502854 DOI: 10.1177/1179554920942440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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It is estimated that approximately 154000 women in the United States have stage IV breast cancer (BC). A subset of this group has metastatic disease at presentation, known as de novo stage IV disease. De novo stage IV BC accounts for approximately 6% of all BC diagnoses in the United States. Traditionally, stage IV BC patients are treated with primary systemic therapy with a palliative intent reserving possible locoregional treatment (LRT) as last resort. There has been a lot of interest in the role of LRT in de novo stage IV BC for the past decade with mixed conclusions. Although this review is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of all literature regarding this topic to date, we will review the recent findings in literature focusing on the studies with larger sample sizes to investigate the role of LRT in de novo stage IV BC.
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- Joanna S Lee
- Section of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Section of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Section of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Tsukioki T, Shien T, Doihara H. Effect of local surgery on outcomes of stage IV breast cancer. Transl Cancer Res 2020; 9:5102-5107. [PMID: 35117876 PMCID: PMC8798833 DOI: 10.21037/tcr.2020.01.60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Metastatic breast cancer (MBC), including de novo stage IV, is regarded as being incurable and the mainstay of clinical management is systemic therapy. Traditionally, locoregional surgery is performed only for local control, such as to prevent ulceration and bleeding. In recent years, however, both retrospective and prospective studies have demonstrated the prognostic efficacy of primary surgery for de novo stage IV patients. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate whether surgical therapy contributes to overall survival (OS) extension. We searched for clinical trials published in electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane databases) and performed a meta-analysis of the data collected. There were five prospective randomized controlled phase III trials (RCTs). The results of three have been reported. According to our meta-analysis of these RCTs, primary surgery for de novo stage IV breast cancer patients significantly improves OS. However, the Tata trial showed that systemic therapy does not achieve a sufficient effect. Another trial, conducted in Turkey, had statistical shortcomings and patient randomization was not adequately performed The ABCSG (Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group) trial had too few subjects. Meta-analysis of 12 retrospective studies showed that patients with stage IV breast cancer receiving surgery as the initial treatment experienced longer OS (HR: 0.65, P<0.00001). Based on our meta-analysis of three reported RCTs, surgery as the primary treatment does not significantly impact the outcomes of de novo stage IV breast cancer patients. However, these trials had limitations. We await the results of the remaining two ongoing RCTs (ECOG 2108 and JCOG 1017). These trials are anticipated to resolve current controversies and provide many eagerly awaited answers.
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- Takahiro Tsukioki
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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van Uden DJP, Prins MW, Siesling S, de Wilt JHW, Blanken-Peeters CFJM, Aarntzen EHJG. [18F]FDG PET/CT in the staging of inflammatory breast cancer: A systematic review. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2020; 151:102943. [PMID: 32416347 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2020.102943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Up to 78 % of patients with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) present with axillary lymph node involvement and up to 40 % with distant metastases. Previous studies indicate that 2-deoxy-2-(18F)fluoro-d-glucose ([18F]FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) might be used for initial staging in patients with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). In other cancer types, [18F]FDG PET/CT has been demonstrated to be a sensitive technique, providing complementary information on locoregional and distant disease to conventional imaging modalities. This systematic review showed that 18F]FDG PET/CT detects additional locoregional lymph node metastases and distant metastases in 10.3 % of patients, that were not detected with standard staging imaging. Compared with conventional imaging procedures, [18F]FDG PET/CT had better diagnostic performance for detection of locoregional and distant metastases and should standardly be used in the diagnostic work-up of IBC patients.
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- D J P van Uden
- Department of Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, Wagnerlaan 55, 6815 AD Arnhem, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Radiology, Rijnstate Hospital, Wagnerlaan 55, 6815 AD Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Wang Z, Cheng Y, Chen S, Shao H, Chen X, Wang Z, Wang Y, Zhou H, Chen T, Lin N, Ye Z. Novel prognostic nomograms for female patients with breast cancer and bone metastasis at presentation. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:197. [PMID: 32309344 PMCID: PMC7154431 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2020.01.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background There is a paucity of literature about prognostic evaluation for patients with breast cancer (BC) and bone metastasis at presentation. To date, little is known about how to accurately predict the prognosis of BC patients with bone metastasis at presentation. Thus, an accurate prediction tool of prognosis in this population is urgently needed. Our goal is to construct novel and prognostic nomograms for BC patients with bone metastasis at presentation. Methods We searched Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database for BC patients with bone metastasis at presentation between 2010 and 2016. Multivariate analysis was performed to obtain significantly independent variables. Then, novel prognostic nomograms were constructed based on those independent predictors. Results Tumor grade, histological type, primary tumor size, tumor subtype, surgery, chemotherapy and number of metastatic organs except bone were recognized as significantly independent variables of both overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS). Then those significant variables were integrated to construct nomograms for 3- and 5-year survival. Calibration plots for the 3- and 5-year survival in training and validation sets showed that the prediction curve was close to a 45 degree slash. The C-indices of OS in training and validation cohorts were 0.705 and 0.678, respectively. Similar results were observed for CSS in training and validation cohorts. Conclusions Our proposed nomograms can effectively and accurately predict the prognosis of BC patients with bone metastasis at presentation, which provide a basis for individual treatments for metastatic lesions.
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- Zhan Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China.,Department of Orthopaedics, Ninghai First Hospital, Ninghai 315600, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Jingning Shezu Autonomous County People's Hospital, Lishui 323500, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Graduate School of Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Orthopaedic Research, Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China
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van Uden DJP, van Maaren MC, Strobbe LJA, Bult P, Stam MR, van der Hoeven JJ, Siesling S, de Wilt JHW, Blanken-Peeters CFJM. Better survival after surgery of the primary tumor in stage IV inflammatory breast cancer. Surg Oncol 2020; 33:43-50. [PMID: 32561098 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2020.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Information regarding the effects of resection of the primary tumor in stage IV inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is scarce. We analyzed the impact of resection of the primary tumor on overall survival (OS) in a large stage IV IBC population. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients diagnosed with stage IV IBC between 2005 and 2016 were selected from the Netherlands Cancer Registry, excluding patients without any treatment. To correct for immortal time bias, we performed a landmark analysis including patients alive at least six months after diagnosis. With propensity score matching, patients undergoing surgery of the primary tumor were matched to patients not receiving surgery. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard analyses were performed to determine the association between treatment strategy and OS in the non-matched and matched cohort. RESULTS Of the 580 included patients after landmark analysis, 441 patients (76%) received only non-surgical treatments and 139 (24%) underwent surgery (96% mastectomy). Median follow-up was 28.8 and 20.0 months in the surgery and no surgery group, respectively. Surgery in the non-matched cohort was independently associated with better survival (HR0.56[95%CI:0.42-0.75]). In the matched cohort (n = 202), surgically treated patients had improved survival over nonsurgically treated patients (p < 0.005). Multivariable analysis of the matched cohort revealed that surgery was still associated with better survival (HR0.62[95%CI:0.44-0.87]). CONCLUSION Although residual confounding and confounding by severity cannot be ruled out, this study suggests that surgery of the primary tumor is associated with improved OS and should be considered as part of the treatment strategy in stage IV IBC.
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- D J P van Uden
- Department of Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital, Wagnerlaan 55, 6815 AD, Arnhem, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Hoog Catharijne, Godebaldkwartier 419, 3511 DT, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Weg Door Jonkerbos 100, 6532 SZ, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Radiotherapy Group, Wagnerlaan 47, 6815 AD, Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Hoog Catharijne, Godebaldkwartier 419, 3511 DT, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Center, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Cheng R, Du Q, Ye J, Wang B, Chen Y. Prognostic value of site-specific metastases for patients with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: A SEER database analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e18191. [PMID: 31804337 PMCID: PMC6919521 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is an aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis and increasing incidence. Due to its asymptomatic manifestation, ICC often progresses to a metastatic stage on diagnosis. The current study attempted to evaluate the prognostic value of site-specific metastases in patients with metastatic ICC.Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database (2010-2015) was queried and metastatic ICC patients were classified according to the metastatic sites. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used for survival comparisons and multivariate analysis was performed to elicit characteristics independently associated with survival.A total of 1567 patients were identified and included in the analysis. Compared with those with multiple-site metastases, patients with single-site metastases had better prognostic outcomes. Among the single-site metastases, regional lymph nodes metastases had the best prognosis; liver metastases had better prognostic outcomes than bone metastases; no significant difference was found between lung and bone or liver metastasis. Local treatment of primary tumor might benefit patients with isolated lymph nodes metastases and few exceptional cases of patients with liver metastases.Different metastatic sites have distinct impact on the survival outcomes of patients with advanced ICC and highly selected subset of them might benefit from the local treatment of the primary tumor.
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van Uden DJP, van Maaren MC, Strobbe LJA, Bult P, van der Hoeven JJ, Siesling S, de Wilt JHW, Blanken-Peeters CFJM. Metastatic behavior and overall survival according to breast cancer subtypes in stage IV inflammatory breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res 2019; 21:113. [PMID: 31623649 PMCID: PMC6798447 DOI: 10.1186/s13058-019-1201-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Distant metastatic disease is frequently observed in inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), with a poor prognosis as a consequence. The aim of this study was to analyze the association of hormone receptor (HR) and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) based breast cancer subtypes in stage IV inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) with preferential site of distant metastases and overall survival (OS). METHODS For patients with stage IV IBC, diagnosed in the Netherlands between 2005 and 2016, tumors were classified into four breast cancer subtypes: HR+/HER2-, HR+/HER2+, HR-/HER2+, and HR-/HER2-. Patient, tumor, and treatment characteristics and sites of metastases were compared. OS of the subtypes was compared using Kaplan-Meier curves and the log-rank test. Association between subtype and OS was assessed in multivariable models using logistic regression. RESULTS In total, 744 eligible patients were included: 340 (45.7%) tumors were HR+/HER2-, 148 (19.9%) HR-/HER2+, 131 (17.6%) HR+/HER2+, and 125 (16.8%) HR-/HER2-. Bone was the most common metastatic site in all subtypes. A significant predominance of bone metastases was found in HR+/HER2- IBC (71.5%), and liver and lung metastases in the HR-/HER2+ (41.2%) and HR-/HER2- (40.8%) subtypes, respectively. In multivariable analysis, the HR-/HER2- subtype was associated with significantly worse OS as compared to the other subtypes. CONCLUSION Breast cancer subtypes in stage IV IBC are associated with distinct patterns of metastatic spread and display notable differences in OS. The use of breast cancer subtypes can guide a more patient-tailored staging directed to metastatic site and extend of disease.
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- D J P van Uden
- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Hoog Catharijne, Godebaldkwartier 419, 3511 DT, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Weg door Jonkerbos 100, 6532 SZ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Hoog Catharijne, Godebaldkwartier 419, 3511 DT, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522 NB, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is an uncommon but highly aggressive subtype of breast cancer that contributes significantly to breast cancer-related mortality. In this review, we provide an overview of the clinical and molecular characteristics of IBC, and highlight some areas of need for ongoing research. RECENT FINDINGS The disease is characterized by florid tumor emboli that obstruct dermal lymphatics, leading to swelling and inflammation of the affected breast. Recent studies have focused on tumor cell intrinsic features, such as signaling through pathways involved in growth and stem-like behavior, as well as extrinsic features, such as the immune system, that can be leveraged to develop new potential therapies. Key efforts have led to an increase in awareness of the disease as well as new insights into IBC pathogenesis. However, there is a strong need for new therapies designed specifically for IBC, and many unanswered questions remain.
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- Jennifer M Rosenbluth
- Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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Lim SM, Kim JY, Park HS, Park S, Kim GM, Sohn J, Kim SI. Effect of primary tumor resection on overall survival in patients with stage IV breast cancer. Breast J 2019; 25:908-915. [PMID: 31187565 DOI: 10.1111/tbj.13344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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We aimed to evaluate the effect of primary tumor resection on overall survival in stage IV breast cancer patients. In total, 284 breast cancer patients presenting with breast cancer at stage IV at initial diagnosis, between 2001 and 2014, were enrolled in the study. Patients were divided into two groups based on surgical resection of the primary tumor. Overall survival (OS) between the two groups was analyzed. Patients in the surgery group (n = 92) had smaller tumors than those in the no-surgery group (n = 192, T0-1:17.7% vs 34.8%, P < 0.001). The surgery group more often had negative nodal status (5.7% vs 33.7%, P < 0.001). Multiple metastatic organ sites were more common in the no-surgery group than in the surgery group (55.7% vs 15.2%, P < 0.001). The surgery group showed a better OS than the no-surgery group (P = 0.01). Multivariate analysis showed that surgical resection of primary tumors tended to be associated with improved OS (HR = 0.67, P = 0.055). T stage, ER, HER2 and metastatic organ sites were independent prognostic factors for OS in multivariate analysis. Surgical resection of the primary tumor may be a treatment option for patients with stage IV disease and may not have a negative effect on overall survival.
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- Sung Mook Lim
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemoon-gu, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemoon-gu, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemoon-gu, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemoon-gu, 03722, Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemun-gu, Korea
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemun-gu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemoon-gu, 03722, Korea
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Bottero M, Cancelli A, Alì E, Ponti E, Lancia A, Santoni R, Ingrosso G. Post-operative radiotherapy in the management of metastatic inflammatory breast cancer. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jons.2019.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Wu SG, Zhang WW, Wang J, Dong Y, Sun JY, Chen YX, He ZY. Inflammatory breast cancer outcomes by breast cancer subtype: a population-based study. Future Oncol 2018; 15:507-516. [PMID: 30378451 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2018-0677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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AIM To assess the outcomes of breast cancer subtype in inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). METHODS We retrospectively assessed IBC patients from the SEER program. RESULTS We identified 626 patients, including 230 (36.7%),100 (17.6%), 113 (18.1%), and 173 (27.6%) patients with HoR+/HER2-, HoR+/HER2+, HoR-/HER2+, and HoR-/HER2- subtype disease, respectively. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that, using HoR+/HER2- subtype as reference, patients with HoR+/HER2+ subtype had better breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS) and overall survival (OS), and patients with HoR-/HER2- subtype had worse BCSS and OS, while BCSS and OS were comparable for HoR-/HER2+ subtype. Similar trends were observed in patients who received surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or trimodality therapy. CONCLUSION Breast cancer subtype is clinically useful for predicting survival outcome in IBC. The HoR+/HER2- subtype shows poorer survival outcome than HoR+/HER2+ subtype.
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- San-Gang Wu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Xiamen Cancer Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Xiamen Cancer Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen 361003, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, the 3rd People's Hospital of Dongguan City, Dongguan 523326, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, PR China
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- Eye Institute of Xiamen University, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Medical College, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou 510060, PR China
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Xiao W, Zou Y, Zheng S, Hu X, Liu P, Xie X, Yu P, Tang H, Xie X. Primary tumor resection in stage IV breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2018; 44:1504-1512. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Revised: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Kai M, Kubo M, Kawaji H, Kurata K, Mori H, Yamada M, Nakamura M. QOL-enhancing surgery for patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2018; 9:151-154. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2018-001622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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The role of the resection of primary tumour in stage IV breast cancer is unclear. Systemic therapy is recommended to prolong the survival and improve the quality of life (QOL). However, even if the systemic therapy is effective to control distant metastasis, sometimes the local lesion worsens, especially in the aggressive subtypes such as HER2-positive breast cancer. In uncontrollable tumours, the wound bed can bleed, weep and get infected, leading to dismal QOL. Our study describes two cases of patients with HER2-positive stage IV breast cancer who underwent palliative mastectomy which resulted in improvement of QOL. Local tumour control through palliative mastectomy can be beneficial for symptomatic aggressive patients with HER2-positive breast cancer to improve their QOL.
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Could local surgery improve survival in de novo stage IV breast cancer? BMC Cancer 2018; 18:885. [PMID: 30200932 PMCID: PMC6131766 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4767-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Resection of the primary tumor is recommended for symptom relief in de novo stage IV breast cancer. We explored whether local surgery could provide a survival benefit in these patients and attempted to characterize the population that could benefit from surgery. Methods Metastatic Breast cancer patients (N = 313) with intact primary tumor between January 2006 and April 2013 were separated into two groups according to whether or not they had undergone surgery. The difference in characteristics between the two groups was analyzed using chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test and Mann-Whitney test. Univariable and multivariable Cox regression and stratified survival analysis were used to assess the effect of surgery on survival. Results Of the 313 patients, 188 (60.1%) underwent local surgery. Patients with local surgery had a 47% reduction in mortality risk vs. those with no surgery (median survival 78 months vs. 37 months; HR = 0.53; 95% CI, 0.36–0.78) after adjustment for clinical and tumor characteristics. Stratified survival analysis showed that patients with bone metastasis alone (and primary tumor ≤5 cm), soft tissue metastasis, or ≤ 3 metastasis sites benefit from surgery. Conclusion Surgical resection of the primary tumor can improve survival in selected de novo stage IV breast cancer patients.
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Jimenez RB, Bellon JR. Systemic Therapy with Radiation to the Chest Wall Alone. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2018; 102:13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.02.172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Cserni G, Charafe-Jauffret E, van Diest P. Inflammatory breast cancer: The pathologists' perspective. Eur J Surg Oncol 2018; 44:1128-1134. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 03/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The role of operative therapy in stage IV breast cancer continues to evolve with advances in therapy and improvements in survival among this population. Traditionally surgery was performed with palliative intent to alleviate symptoms related to the intact breast primary. Several retrospective studies have challenged this paradigm, demonstrating survival advantage with surgery in de novo metastatic disease. Prospective studies are ongoing and maturing data. A comprehensive approach to local therapy following systemic therapy may be beneficial to achieve improved survival outcome associated with stage IV- no evidence of disease and to decrease local failure in inflammatory breast cancer.
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- Mediget Teshome
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street, Unit 1434, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Rafnsdóttir SL, Audisio RA. Inflammatory Breast Cancer: What surgeons need to know. Eur J Surg Oncol 2018; 44:1139-1141. [PMID: 29954638 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2018.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Strict criteria to identify Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) have been made available - these are based on pathological as well as clinical observations. It is mandatory to confirm the criteria used in any further report. Scientific evidence accumulated so far is confusing, and unclear therefore no hard conclusion can be drawn from the available literature on the management of IBC. The advent of new medications results into an up-to-date management and different outcomes. It is mandatory to follow these criteria if reliable guidelines are to be made available in the next future.
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- Svanheiður Lóa Rafnsdóttir
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Landspitali University Hospital, 13-A Hringbraut, IS-101, Reykjavik, Iceland; Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Blå Stråket 5, 413 45, Göteborg, Sweden.
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- Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Blå Stråket 5, 413 45, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Menta A, Fouad TM, Lucci A, Le-Petross H, Stauder MC, Woodward WA, Ueno NT, Lim B. Inflammatory Breast Cancer: What to Know About This Unique, Aggressive Breast Cancer. Surg Clin North Am 2018; 98:787-800. [PMID: 30005774 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2018.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare form of breast cancer that accounts for only 2% to 4% of all breast cancer cases. Despite its low incidence, IBC contributes to 7% to 10% of breast cancer caused mortality. Despite ongoing international efforts to formulate better diagnosis, treatment, and research, the survival of patients with IBC has not been significantly improved, and there are no therapeutic agents that specifically target IBC to date. The authors present a comprehensive overview that aims to assess the present and new management strategies of IBC.
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- Arjun Menta
- The University of Texas at Austin, 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research and Clinic Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Department of Medical Oncology, The National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo 11796, Egypt
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research and Clinic Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research and Clinic Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Breast Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research and Clinic Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research and Clinic Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research and Clinic Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research and Clinic Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA; Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Vohra NA, Brinkley J, Kachare S, Muzaffar M. Primary tumor resection in metastatic breast cancer: A propensity-matched analysis, 1988-2011 SEER data base. Breast J 2018; 24:549-554. [DOI: 10.1111/tbj.13005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Nasreen A. Vohra
- Division of Surgical Oncology; Department of Surgery; East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine; Greenville NC USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology; Department of Surgery; East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine; Greenville NC USA
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- Division of Hematology Oncology; Department of Medicine; East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine; Greenville NC USA
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Factors associated with improved outcomes for metastatic inflammatory breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2018; 169:615-623. [PMID: 29460033 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-018-4715-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Controversy exists regarding the role of locoregional therapy for stage IV inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). This study aims to determine indicators of prognosis, including primary tumor resection, for stage IV IBC patients. METHODS Using the National Cancer Data Base, female patients diagnosed 2010-2013 with unilateral a priori metastatic T4d invasive adenocarcinoma of the breast were identified. We conducted propensity score matched analysis to balance confounders of surgery versus no-surgery. Stratified log-rank test and double-robust estimation under the Cox model were used to assess the effect of surgery, and margins, on overall survival (OS) in the propensity score matched cohort. RESULTS Of 1266 patients, 41% underwent surgery. In the unmatched cohort, median OS of the surgery and no-surgery groups was 36 and 20 months, respectively (p < 0.001). In the matched cohort (n = 588), the median OS of surgery and no-surgery groups was 29 and 27 months, respectively (p = 0.052). Patients with negative margin surgery (p = 0.024), hormone receptor-positive (p = 0.019), HER2-positive disease (p < 0.0001), treated with chemotherapy (p < 0.0001) and hormonal therapy (p < 0.0001), had better survival. Those with brain metastases had increased risk of death (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION This study represents the largest cohort of metastatic IBC patients, and identified negative margin surgery, systemic therapy, hormone receptor and HER2-positive disease as factors associated with improved outcomes. While these findings should be interpreted cautiously, they may be used to guide further investigations into local control and quality of life in this patient population with limited treatment options.
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Lu S, Wu J, Fang Y, Wang W, Zong Y, Chen X, Huang O, He JR, Chen W, Li Y, Shen K, Zhu L. The impact of surgical excision of the primary tumor in stage IV breast cancer on survival: a meta-analysis. Oncotarget 2017; 9:11816-11823. [PMID: 29545938 PMCID: PMC5837759 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.23189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Introduction Approximately 5% of primary breast cancer patients present de novo stage IV breast cancer, for whom systematic therapy is the mainstream treatment. The role of surgical excision of the primary tumor has been controversial due to inconsistent results of relevant studies. Recently, with the reports of some relevant preclinical data, retrospective studies and randomized clinical trials, we've got more evidence to reexamine the issue. Based on those above, a literature review and meta-analysis was performed to determine whether surgery of the primary tumor could improve overall survival in the setting of stage IV breast cancer. Materials and Methods A comprehensive search of PubMed, OVID, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) symposium documents, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) symposium documents and San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) symposium documents was performed to identify published literature that evaluated survival benefits from excision of the primary tumor in the setting of stage IV breast cancer. Data were extracted in review of appropriate studies by the authors independently. The primary endpoint was overall survival following surgical removal of the primary tumor. Secondary endpoints were the impacts of surgery on progression free survival (PFS) and time to progression (TTP). Results Data from 19 retrospective studies showed a pooled hazard ratio of 0.65 (95% confidence interval (95% CI), 0.60-0.71, P < 0.01= for overall survival (OS), indicating a 35% reduction in risk of mortality in patients who underwent surgical excision of the primary tumor. Nevertheless, the analysis of 3 randomized clinical trials revealed a pooled hazard ratio of 0.85 (95% CI, 0.59–1.21, P = 0.359) for OS in the surgical group. According to the meta-regression, the survival benefit was independent of age, tumor size, site of the metastases, and PR or HER-2 status, acceptance of systematic therapies and radiotherapy and inversely correlated with the ER+ status of the population included. Conclusions This is the first meta-analysis that includes both retrospective and prospective studies regarding the impact of surgery of the primary tumor on survival in stage IV breast cancer patients. According to the analytical results, we do not recommend surgery of the primary tumor as routine therapy for stage IV breast cancer. However, for those who are supposed to have long life expectancy, physicians could discuss it with these patients, put forward surgery as a therapy choice and perform the operation under deliberation.
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- Shuangshuang Lu
- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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- Comprehensive Breast Health Center, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, P.R. China
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Rosso KJ, Tadros AB, Weiss A, Warneke CL, DeSnyder S, Kuerer H, Ueno NT, Stecklein SR, Woodward WA, Lucci A. Improved Locoregional Control in a Contemporary Cohort of Nonmetastatic Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 2017; 24:2981-2988. [PMID: 28766220 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-017-5952-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer characterized by rapid progression and early metastatic dissemination. The purpose of this study was to assess contemporary rates of local regional recurrence (LRR) in the era of trimodality therapy for nonmetastatic IBC and identify risk factors leading to local failure. METHODS A total of 114 patients with nonmetastatic IBC receiving trimodality therapy (neoadjuvant chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy) were identified from a prospectively collected database from 2007 to 2015 and outcomes analyzed. RESULTS Median age at diagnosis was 52 years, and the median follow-up was 3.6 years. Sixty-three (55%) patients presented with N2 IBC, and 52 patients (45%) presented with N3 IBC. Local regional recurrence was observed during follow-up for four patients; 25 died, and 85 were censored at last follow-up. Surgical margins were negative in 99% of patients (n = 113). The 2-year probability of LRR was 3.19% (95% confidence interval 1.03-9.90%). Five-year overall survival for this cohort was 69.14%. Improvement in disease-free survival was seen among patients with HER2+ subtype, clinical stage IIIB, complete or partial radiologic response to neoadjuvant therapy, pathologic complete response, and lower nodal burden on presentation. CONCLUSIONS Locoregional recurrences were rare at a median of 3.6 years follow-up in a contemporary cohort of IBC patients treated with trimodality therapy. Although longer follow-up is needed, aggressive surgical resection to negative margins in the frame of trimodality therapy with curative intent can lead to LRR rates that mirror non-IBC rates.
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- Kelly J Rosso
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Drive, Unit 1434, FCT 7.5046, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Drive, Unit 1434, FCT 7.5046, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Drive, Unit 1434, FCT 7.5046, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Biostatics, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Drive, Unit 1434, FCT 7.5046, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Drive, Unit 1434, FCT 7.5046, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Drive, Unit 1434, FCT 7.5046, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. .,Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA. .,Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Yan Y, Tang L, Tong W, Zhou J. The role and indications of aggressive locoregional therapy in metastatic inflammatory breast cancer. Sci Rep 2016; 6:25874. [PMID: 27174789 PMCID: PMC4865819 DOI: 10.1038/srep25874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We seek to confirm the effect and explore the indications of aggressive locoregional management in patients with metastatic inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). Between 2003 and 2014, we reviewed the records of 156 patients with metastatic IBC from five large centers of Breast Surgery in the region of central south of China. Clinicopathologic data were collected to access overall survival (OS), prognostic factors and the indications for locoregional treatment. 75 (48%) patients underwent aggressive locoregional therapy. Patients in locoregional therapy group had a median OS of 24 months compared with 17 months of those in no locoregional therapy group. 2-year OS rate of these two groups was 52% and 32%, separately. Locoregional therapy (HR = 0.556; 95% CI 0.385–0.803; p = 0.002) was confirmed to be an independent prognostic factor, which could significantly improve OS of patients with metastatic IBC. For locoregional therapy group, statistical differences were observed in all subgroups stratified by the factors that were significant in univariate analysis except in the subgroups of stable disease, Charlson comorbidity index ≥3 and cerebral metastasis. Therefore, systemic therapy efficacy, Charlson comorbidity index and cerebral metastasis status appeared to be important indexes for choice of locoregional therapy in different individuals.
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- Yi Yan
- Department of Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing 400014, China.,Department of Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan, China
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- Department of Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing 400014, China.,Department of Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing 400014, China
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- Department of Geriatrics Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan, China
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Woodward WA. Inflammatory breast cancer: unique biological and therapeutic considerations. Lancet Oncol 2016; 16:e568-e576. [PMID: 26545845 DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(15)00146-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2015] [Revised: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Through the concerted efforts of many patients, health-care providers, legislators, and other supporters, the past decade has seen the development of the first clinics dedicated to the care of patients with inflammatory breast cancer in the USA and other countries. Together with social networking, advocacy, and education, a few specialised centres have had substantial increases in patient numbers (in some cases ten times higher), which has further expanded the community of science and advocacy and increased the understanding of the disease process. Although inflammatory breast cancer is considered rare, constituting only 2-4% of breast cancer cases, poor prognosis means that patients with the disease account for roughly 10% of breast cancer mortality annually in the USA. I propose that the unique presentation of inflammatory breast cancer might require specific, identifiable changes in the breast parenchyma that occur before the tumour-initiating event. This would make the breast tissue itself a tumour-promoting medium that should be treated as a component of the pathology in multidisciplinary treatment and should be further studied for complementary targets to inhibit the pathobiology that is specific to inflammatory breast cancer.
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- Wendy A Woodward
- Department of Radiation Oncology and MD Anderson Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinic and Research Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Do Nascimento VC, Rajan R, Redfern A, Saunders C. Inflammatory breast cancer: A decade of experience. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2016; 12:242-7. [PMID: 26899402 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Revised: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is an aggressive and rare form of breast cancer. At present, there are no established diagnostic, radiological, pathological or molecular diagnostic criteria for this entity. The aim of this study was to examine the patterns of presentation, treatment and outcomes of IBC in this institution over the course of a decade. This is a retrospective observational study using data from the Royal Perth Hospital from January 2001 to December 2010. Our results identified 57 women with IBC, representing 1.9% of all new breast cancer presentations. Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-positive and triple negative tumors were overrepresented (41% and 18%, respectively). Forty-four (77%) patients had early disease at diagnosis, of whom 35 underwent surgery and 16 are relapse-free. All six patients achieving complete pathological response were relapse-free in contrast to 11 (38%) with lesser responses at a median follow-up of 59 months. Median survival in 13 patients with metastatic disease at diagnosis was 21.7 months, with two patients still in remission. Clearly, this small but important group continues to offer management challenges and warrants ongoing study, including better molecular and pathological profiling of tumors to allow improved diagnostic clarity and more effective targeted therapy.
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- Department of General Surgery, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Medical Oncology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,School of Surgery, QEII Medical Centre, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Headon H, Wazir U, Kasem A, Mokbel K. Surgical treatment of the primary tumour improves the overall survival in patients with metastatic breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mol Clin Oncol 2016; 4:863-867. [PMID: 27123297 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2016.778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 01/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Traditionally, stage IV metastatic breast cancer has been treated with systemic therapy and/or radiotherapy in order to decrease cancer-associated symptoms, maintain quality of life and control disease burden. Previous research suggests that surgical treatment of the primary tumour may prolong survival, as well achieve local control of disease. Using the PubMed and Ovid SP databases, a literature review and meta-analysis was performed in order to assess whether surgical resection of the primary tumour in metastatic breast cancer prolongs survival. In this meta-analysis, a pooled hazard ratio of 0.63 (95% confidence interval, 0.58-0.7; P<0.0001) was revealed, equating to a 37% reduction in risk of mortality in patients that underwent surgical resection of the primary tumour. Therefore, it was concluded that surgery of the primary tumour in stage IV breast cancer appears to offer a survival benefit in metastatic patients.
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- Hannah Headon
- The London Breast Institute, Princess Grace Hospital, London W1U 5NY, UK
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- The London Breast Institute, Princess Grace Hospital, London W1U 5NY, UK
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- The London Breast Institute, Princess Grace Hospital, London W1U 5NY, UK
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- The London Breast Institute, Princess Grace Hospital, London W1U 5NY, UK
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Woodward WA. Should Surgery Referral be Standard Practice in Metastatic Inflammatory Breast Cancer? Ann Surg Oncol 2015; 22:2466-7. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-015-4513-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Warren LEG, Guo H, Regan MM, Nakhlis F, Yeh ED, Jacene HA, Hirshfield-Bartek J, Overmoyer BA, Bellon JR. Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Patterns of Failure and the Case for Aggressive Locoregional Management. Ann Surg Oncol 2015; 22:2483-91. [DOI: 10.1245/s10434-015-4469-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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