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Sun Y, Pan Z, Wang Z, Wang H, Wei L, Cui F, Zou Q, Zhang Z. Single-cell transcriptome analysis reveals immune microenvironment changes and insights into the transition from DCIS to IDC with associated prognostic genes. J Transl Med 2024; 22:894. [PMID: 39363164 PMCID: PMC11448450 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05706-6] [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] [Received: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast is an early stage of breast cancer, and preventing its progression to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is crucial for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Although single-cell transcriptome analysis technology has been widely used in breast cancer research, the biological mechanisms underlying the transition from DCIS to IDC remain poorly understood. RESULTS We identified eight cell types through cell annotation, finding significant differences in T cell proportions between DCIS and IDC. Using this as a basis, we performed pseudotime analysis on T cell subpopulations, revealing that differentially expressed genes primarily regulate immune cell migration and modulation. By intersecting WGCNA results of T cells highly correlated with the subtypes and the differentially expressed genes, we identified six key genes: FGFBP2, GNLY, KLRD1, TYROBP, PRF1, and NKG7. Excluding PRF1, the other five genes were significantly associated with overall survival in breast cancer, highlighting their potential as prognostic biomarkers. CONCLUSIONS We identified immune cells that may play a role in the progression from DCIS to IDC and uncovered five key genes that can serve as prognostic markers for breast cancer. These findings provide insights into the mechanisms underlying the transition from DCIS to IDC, offering valuable perspectives for future research. Additionally, our results contribute to a better understanding of the biological processes involved in breast cancer progression.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Single-Cell Analysis
- Female
- Tumor Microenvironment/genetics
- Tumor Microenvironment/immunology
- Gene Expression Profiling
- Prognosis
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/genetics
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/immunology
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/pathology
- Breast Neoplasms/genetics
- Breast Neoplasms/immunology
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/genetics
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/immunology
- Disease Progression
- Transcriptome/genetics
- Single-Cell Gene Expression Analysis
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- Yidi Sun
- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- International Business School, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China
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- Centre for Artificial Intelligence driven Drug Discovery, Faculty of Applied Science, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao SAR, China
- School of Informatics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China.
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China.
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Quzhou, 324000, China.
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- School of Computer Science and Technology, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, China.
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Bar Y, Bar K, Feldman D, Dror JB, Shahoha M, Lerner S, Shachar SS, Weiss-Meilik A, Dershowitz N, Wolf I, Sonnenblick A. The impact of extensive intraductal component (EIC) on the genomic risk of recurrence in early hormone receptor positive breast cancer. Breast 2024; 77:103777. [PMID: 39038425 PMCID: PMC11325798 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2024.103777] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Early invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) breast cancer often presents with a coexisting ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) component, while about 5 % of cases present with an extensive (>25 %) intraductal component (EIC). The impact of EIC on the genomic risk of recurrence is unclear. METHODS Patients with early hormone receptor-positive HER2neu-negative (HR + HER2-) IDC breast cancer and a known OncotypeDX Breast Recurrence Score® (RS) who underwent breast surgery at our institute were included. Using a rule-based text-analysis algorithm, we analyzed pathological reports and categorized patients into three groups: EIC, non-extensive DCIS (DCIS-L), and pure-IDC (NO-DCIS). Genomic risk was determined using OncotypeDX RS. RESULTS A total of 33 (4.6 %) EIC cases, 377 (57.2 %) DCIS-L cases and 307 (42.8 %) NO-DCIS cases were identified. Patients in the EIC group were younger and had lower tumor grades than other groups. The distribution of genomic risk varied between the groups, with EIC tumors significantly less likely to have a high RS (>25) compared to DCIS-L and No-DCIS tumors (3 % vs 20 % and 20 %, respectively; p = 0.03). When adjusted to age, tumor size, grade and LNs involvement, both DCIS-L and NO-DCIS groups were significantly correlated with a higher probability of high RS compared to the EIC group (OR 12.3 and OR 13.1, respectively; p < 0.02). Moreover, patients with EIC had a lower likelihood for adjuvant chemotherapy recommendation. CONCLUSIONS In early HR + HER2- IDC, an EIC correlates with a reduced genomic recurrence risk. The impact on genomic risk seems to be influenced by the extent, not merely the presence, of DCIS.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Female
- Breast Neoplasms/genetics
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Breast Neoplasms/surgery
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/genetics
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/genetics
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/genetics
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/surgery
- Aged
- Adult
- Receptor, ErbB-2/genetics
- Receptor, ErbB-2/metabolism
- Receptors, Estrogen/metabolism
- Receptors, Estrogen/analysis
- Receptors, Progesterone/metabolism
- Risk Assessment
- Retrospective Studies
- Genomics
- Risk Factors
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- Yael Bar
- Oncology Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Efi Arazi School of Computer Science, Reichman University, Herzelia, Israel
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- Oncology Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Oncology Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Data Science Center, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Oncology Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Oncology Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Oncology Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Oncology Division, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center and the Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Haidar M, Rizkallah J, El Sardouk O, El Ghawi N, Omran N, Hammoud Z, Saliba N, Tfayli A, Moukadem H, Berjawi G, Nassar L, Marafi F, Choudhary P, Dadgar H, Sadeq A, Abi-Ghanem AS. Radiotracer Innovations in Breast Cancer Imaging: A Review of Recent Progress. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1943. [PMID: 39272726 PMCID: PMC11394464 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14171943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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This review focuses on the pivotal role of radiotracers in breast cancer imaging, emphasizing their importance in accurate detection, staging, and treatment monitoring. Radiotracers, labeled with radioactive isotopes, are integral to various nuclear imaging techniques, including positron emission tomography (PET) and positron emission mammography (PEM). The most widely used radiotracer in breast cancer imaging is 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG), which highlights areas of increased glucose metabolism, a hallmark of many cancer cells. This allows for the identification of primary tumors and metastatic sites and the assessment of tumor response to therapy. In addition to 18F-FDG, this review will explore newer radiotracers targeting specific receptors, such as estrogen receptors or HER2, which offer more personalized imaging options. These tracers provide valuable insights into the molecular characteristics of tumors, aiding in tailored treatment strategies. By integrating radiotracers into breast cancer management, clinicians can enhance early disease detection, monitor therapeutic efficacy, and guide interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Ongoing research aimed at developing more specific and sensitive tracers will also be highlighted, underscoring their potential to advance precision medicine in breast cancer care.
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- Mohamad Haidar
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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- Jaber Al-Ahmad Centre for Molecular Imaging, Kuwait City 70031, Kuwait
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi 110085, India
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- Cancer Research Center, RAZAVI Hospital, Imam Reza International University, Mashhad 9198613636, Iran
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- Jaber Al-Ahmad Centre for Molecular Imaging, Kuwait City 70031, Kuwait
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon
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Ploumen RAW, Claassens EL, Kooreman LFS, Keymeulen KBMI, van Kats MACE, van Kuijk SMJ, Siesling S, van Nijnatten TJA, Smidt ML. Surgical outcomes and prognosis of HER2+ invasive breast cancer patients with a DCIS component treated with breast-conserving surgery after neoadjuvant systemic therapy. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2024; 50:108465. [PMID: 38870869 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2024.108465] [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: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION In up to 72 % of HER2+ invasive breast cancer (IBC), a ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) component is present. The presence of DCIS is associated with increased positive surgical margins after breast-conserving surgery (BCS). The aim of this study was to assess surgical margins, recurrence and survival in a nationwide cohort of HER2+ IBC with versus without a DCIS component, treated with neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) and BCS. MATERIALS AND METHODS Women diagnosed with HER2+ IBC treated with NST and BCS, between 2010 and 2019, were selected from the Netherlands Cancer Registry and linked to the Dutch Nationwide Pathology Databank. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were performed to determine locoregional recurrence rate (LRR) and overall survival (OS) and associated clinicopathological variables. Surgical outcomes and prognosis were compared between IBC only and IBC+DCIS. RESULTS A total of 3056 patients were included: 1832 with IBC and 1224 with IBC+DCIS. Patients with IBC+DCIS had significantly more often positive surgical margins compared to IBC (12.8 % versus 4.9 %, p < 0.001). Five-year LRR was significantly higher in patients with IBC+DCIS compared to IBC (6.8 % versus 3.6 %, p < 0.001), but the presence of DCIS itself was not significantly associated with LRR after adjusting for confounders in multivariable analysis. Five-year OS did not differ between IBC+DCIS and IBC (94.9 % versus 95.7 %, p = 0.293). CONCLUSION The presence of DCIS is associated with higher rates of positive surgical margins, but not with LRR and lower OS when adjusted for confounders. Further research is necessary to adequately select IBC+DCIS patients for BCS after NST.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Female
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Neoadjuvant Therapy
- Middle Aged
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Breast Neoplasms/surgery
- Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Breast Neoplasms/therapy
- Receptor, ErbB-2/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/surgery
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/pathology
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/drug therapy
- Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating/therapy
- Margins of Excision
- Aged
- Prognosis
- Netherlands/epidemiology
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
- Adult
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/surgery
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/drug therapy
- Survival Rate
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- Roxanne A W Ploumen
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands; GROW - Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- GROW - Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Pathology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands; Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- GROW - Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands; GROW - Research Institute for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Dimitrov G, Shousha S, Troianova P. CD10 expression as a potential predictor of pathological complete response in ER-negative and triple-negative breast cancer patients treated with anthracycline-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Exp Mol Pathol 2024; 135:104885. [PMID: 38281565 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2024.104885] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) can induce a pathological complete response (pCR) in breast cancer patients, leading to improved outcomes. However, predicting which patients will achieve pCR remains a challenge. CD10, a myoepithelial marker, has shown diagnostic and prognostic value in metastatic tumors. Its potential as a predictor of chemosensitivity to anthracycline-based NCT in breast cancer is unknown. AIM This retrospective study aimed to investigate the potential of CD10 cancer cell expression as a predictive marker of chemosensitivity in breast cancers treated with anthracycline-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy. METHODS We analyzed 130 patients with invasive ductal carcinoma who received anthracycline-based NCT. CD10 expression was assessed by immunohistochemistry on pre-treatment biopsies. Statistical analysis evaluated the association between CD10 expression and pCR rates. RESULTS Univariate analysis revealed that ER-positive and CD10-negative tumors had lower pCR rates [OR 7.4830 (95% CI 2.7762-20.1699); p = 0.0001]. Multivariate analysis confirmed ER status as a strong predictor of poor response [OR 0.085 (95% CI 0.024-0.30); p < 0.001] and CD10 expression as a predictor of a favourable response [OR 0.11 (0.8-0.19); p = 0.049]. CD10 expression significantly predicted pCR in ER-negative cases [OR 0.1098 (0.0268-0.4503); p = 0.0022] and triple-negative breast cancer [OR 0.0966 (95% CI 0.0270-0.3462); p = 0.0003]. Concordance was observed between core biopsies and excised samples. CONCLUSION Positive CD10 cancer cell expression may predict increased response to anthracycline-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy in ER-negative and triple-negative breast cancer cases. Further research is needed to validate these findings in larger cohorts and determine the clinical utility of CD10 as a predictive marker.
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- George Dimitrov
- Medical University of Sofia, Boulevard "Akademik Ivan Evstratiev Geshov " 15, 1431 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria; Department of Medical Oncology, Tsaritsa Yoanna Hospital, Byalo More 8, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Department of Histopathology, Imperial College London, Charing Cross Hospital Campus, St Dunstan's Road, London W6 8RP, United Kingdom
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- Medical University of Sofia, Boulevard "Akademik Ivan Evstratiev Geshov " 15, 1431 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria; Department of Medical Oncology, Tsaritsa Yoanna Hospital, Byalo More 8, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Dimitrov G, Troianova P. Predictive factors for complete pathological response in hormone receptor-negative breast cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 254:155107. [PMID: 38244435 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Complete pathological response (pCR) is a pivotal predictor of enhanced disease-free and overall survival rates in breast cancer patients. Accurate prediction of pCR is therefore of paramount clinical significance. This retrospective study aimed to delineate the factors associated with pCR through a comprehensive analysis encompassing clinical, pathological, and immunohistochemical profiling of patients diagnosed with hormone receptor-negative invasive ductal carcinomas. The study cohort was composed of 73 female patients. The cases were reviewed retrospectively using data from University Hospital "Tsaritsa Yoanna" in Sofia, spanning the ten-year period from 2010 to 2020. Univariate analyses demonstrated that patients diagnosed with a higher disease stage, specifically stage IIIb, exhibited a notable association with an unfavorable response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) [OR 4.5455 (95%CI 1.6810 - 12.2910); p = 0.0029]. Invasive carcinomas containing a ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) component [OR 0.3333 (95%CI 0.1226 - 0.9063); p = 0.0313] or were classified as poorly differentiated [OR 0.3056 (95%CI 0.1159 - 0.8055); p = 0.0165] demonstrated an enhanced likelihood of achieving pCR. Tumors expressing CD10 [OR 0.1452 (95%CI 0.0515 - 0.4093); p = 0.0003] and tumors lacking EGFR [OR 3.9722 (95%CI 1.4691 - 10.7399); p = 0.0066] exhibited a markedly elevated rate of pCR. Multivariate regression analysis supported findings. In conclusion, hormone receptor-negative breast tumors stand to benefit from increased pCR rates if they encompass a DCIS component and exhibit CD10 expression while lacking EGFR expression. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive profiling in predicting pCR outcomes in hormone receptor-negative breast cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
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- George Dimitrov
- Medical University of Sofia, Faculty of Medicine, Boulevard "Akademik Ivan Evstratiev Geshov" 15, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria; Department of Medical Oncology, Tsaritsa Yoanna Hospital, Byalo More 8, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Medical University of Sofia, Faculty of Medicine, Boulevard "Akademik Ivan Evstratiev Geshov" 15, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria; Department of Medical Oncology, Tsaritsa Yoanna Hospital, Byalo More 8, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Liu Y, Yu T. Clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer invasive ductal carcinoma with ductal carcinoma in situ. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:11181-11191. [PMID: 37354223 PMCID: PMC10465373 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-04895-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to compare and analyze the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of patients with invasive ductal carcinoma coexisting with ductal carcinoma in situ (IDC-DCIS) and invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and to explore the factors affecting the prognosis, so as to provide new ideas for clinical diagnosis and treatment of these patients. METHODS The patients with TNBC underwent surgery in the Department of Breast Surgery of Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital from October 2012 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into IDC-DCIS group and IDC group. The clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of the two groups were compared. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 358 patients were enrolled. There were significant differences in age (P = 0.002), family history (P = 0.016), menopausal status (P = 0.003), KI-67% (P < 0.001), lymphovascular invasion (P = 0.010), histologic grade of IDC (P < 0.001) and multifocal (P < 0.001) between the two groups. The disease-free survival (DFS) of the IDC-DCIS group was better than that of the IDC group (the 5-year DFS was 87.9% vs. 82.6%, P = 0.045), but the overall survival (OS) of the two groups was not statistically significant (the 5-year OS was 96.2% vs. 96.0%, P = 0.573). In addition, the coexistence of DCIS (P = 0.030), lymph node pathologic stage (P = 0.001), tumor location (P = 0.011), and adjuvant chemotherapy (P < 0.001) were independent prognostic factors for DFS. CONCLUSION In TNBC, the IDC-DCIS group had less invasive biological characteristics. The DFS of the IDC-DCIS group was better than that of the IDC group, but there was no statistical difference in OS between the two groups. In addition, the coexistence of DCIS, lymph node stage, tumor location and adjuvant chemotherapy may be independent prognostic factors for DFS.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150040, China.
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150040, China
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Timbres J, Kohut K, Caneppele M, Troy M, Schmidt MK, Roylance R, Sawyer E. DCIS and LCIS: Are the Risk Factors for Developing In Situ Breast Cancer Different? Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4397. [PMID: 37686673 PMCID: PMC10486708 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15174397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is widely accepted as a precursor of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is considered a risk factor for invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), and it is unclear whether LCIS is also a precursor. Therefore, it would be expected that similar risk factors predispose to both DCIS and IDC, but not necessarily LCIS and ILC. This study examined associations with risk factors using data from 3075 DCIS cases, 338 LCIS cases, and 1584 controls aged 35-60, recruited from the UK-based GLACIER and ICICLE case-control studies between 2007 and 2012. Analysis showed that breastfeeding in parous women was protective against DCIS and LCIS, which is consistent with research on invasive breast cancer (IBC). Additionally, long-term use of HRT in post-menopausal women increased the risk of DCIS and LCIS, with a stronger association in LCIS, similar to the association with ILC. Contrary to findings with IBC, parity and the number of births were not protective against DCIS or LCIS, while oral contraceptives showed an unexpected protective effect. These findings suggest both similarities and differences in risk factors for DCIS and LCIS compared to IBC and that there may be justification for increased breast surveillance in post-menopausal women taking long-term HRT.
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- Jasmine Timbres
- Breast Cancer Genetics, King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Rd, London SW17 0QT, UK
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- Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Division of Molecular Pathology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 235 Euston Rd., London NW1 2BU, UK
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- Breast Cancer Genetics, King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK
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Ploumen RAW, Claassens EL, Kooreman LFS, Keymeulen KBMI, van Kats MACE, Gommers S, Siesling S, van Nijnatten TJA, Smidt ML. Pathologic complete response of ductal carcinoma in situ to neoadjuvant systemic therapy in HER2-positive invasive breast cancer patients: a nationwide analysis. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2023:10.1007/s10549-023-07012-z. [PMID: 37395816 PMCID: PMC10361905 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-023-07012-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is present in more than half of HER2-positive invasive breast cancer (IBC). Recent studies show that DCIS accompanying HER2-positive IBC can be completely eradicated by neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST). Our aim was to determine the percentage of pathologic complete response of the DCIS component in a nationwide cohort and to assess associated clinicopathologic variables. Furthermore, the impact on surgical treatment after NST was investigated. METHODS Women diagnosed with HER2-positive IBC, treated with NST and surgery, between 2010 and 2020, were selected from the Netherlands Cancer Registry. Pre-NST biopsy and postoperative pathology reports were obtained from the Dutch Nationwide Pathology Databank and assessed for the presence of DCIS. Clinicopathologic factors associated with DCIS response were assessed using logistic regression analyses. RESULTS A DCIS component was present in the pre-NST biopsy in 1403 (25.1%) of 5598 included patients. Pathologic complete response of the DCIS component was achieved in 730 patients (52.0%). Complete response of DCIS occurred more frequently in case of complete response of IBC (63.4% versus 33.8%, p < 0.001). ER-negative IBC (OR 1.79; 95%CI 1.33-2.42) and more recent years of diagnosis (2014-2016 OR 1.60; 95%CI 1.17-2.19, 2017-2019 OR 1.76; 95%CI 1.34-2.34) were associated with DCIS response. Mastectomy rates were higher in IBC+DCIS compared to IBC (53.6% versus 41.0%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Pathologic complete response of DCIS occurred in 52.0% of HER2-positive IBC patients and was associated with ER-negative IBC and more recent years of diagnosis. Future studies should investigate imaging evaluation of DCIS response to improve surgical decision making.
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- Roxanne A W Ploumen
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Zhang J, Sun J, Li C, Qiao H, Hussain Z. Functionalization of curcumin nanomedicines: a recent promising adaptation to maximize pharmacokinetic profile, specific cell internalization and anticancer efficacy against breast cancer. J Nanobiotechnology 2023; 21:106. [PMID: 36964547 PMCID: PMC10039588 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-023-01854-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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Owing to its diverse heterogeneity, aggressive nature, enormous metastatic potential, and high remission rate, the breast cancer (BC) is among the most prevalent types of cancer associated with high mortality. Curcumin (Cur) is a potent phytoconstituent that has gained remarkable recognition due to exceptional biomedical viability against a wide range of ailments including the BC. Despite exhibiting a strong anticancer potential, the clinical translation of Cur is restricted due to intrinsic physicochemical properties such as low aqueous solubility, chemical instability, low bioavailability, and short plasma half-life. To overcome these shortcomings, nanotechnology-aided developments have been extensively deployed. The implication of nanotechnology has pointedly improved the physicochemical properties, pharmacokinetic profile, cell internalization, and anticancer efficacy of Cur; however, majority of Cur-nanomedicines are still facing grandeur challenges. The advent of various functionalization strategies such as PEGylation, surface decoration with different moieties, stimuli-responsiveness (i.e., pH, light, temperature, heat, etc.), tethering of specific targeting ligand(s) based on the biochemical targets (e.g., folic acid receptors, transferrin receptors, CD44, etc.), and multifunctionalization (multiple functionalities) has revolutionized the fate of Cur-nanomedicines. This study ponders the biomedical significance of various Cur-nanomedicines and adaptable functionalizations for amplifying the physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity via induction of apoptosis, cell internalization, bioavailability, passive and active targeting to the tumor microenvironment (TME), and anticancer efficacy of the Cur while reversing the multidrug resistance (MDR) and reoccurrence in BC. Nevertheless, the therapeutic outcomes of Cur-nanomedicines against the BC have been remarkably improved after adaptation of various functionalizations; however, this evolving strategy still demands extensive research for scalable clinical translation.
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- Jinku Zhang
- Department of Pathology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
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- Core Facility for Protein Research, Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Department of Pathology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Corsi F, Albasini S, Ciciriello S, Villani L, Truffi M, Sevieri M, Sorrentino L. Extensive Intraductal Component in Breast Cancer: What Role in Disease-Free Survival? J Surg Res 2023; 283:233-240. [PMID: 36423471 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.10.094] [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: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Extensive intraductal component (EIC) associated to early breast cancer could increase the risk locoregional recurrence, but its impact on distant metastases is still unclear. The aim of the present study was to assess the role of EIC on 5-year survival outcomes in patients affected by early breast cancer treated with breast-conserving surgery. METHODS A total of 414 consecutive patients with a minimum follow-up of 60 mo were collected from January 2007 to December 2015. Disease-free survival (DFS), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS), and locoregional recurrence-free survival at 5 y were assessed considering the presence or absence of EIC and other clinical and pathological features. RESULTS Absence of EIC was independently associated with worse 5-year DFS (hazard ratio [HR] 1.68, P = 0.008) and 5-year DMFS (HR 1.93, P = 0.007), whereas 5-year locoregional recurrence-free survival was not affected (HR 1.50, P = 0.16). Five-year DFS was increased by EIC in T1 patients (P = 0.03) but not in T2 stage. Moreover, EIC was associated to better DFS in G2 (P = 0.03) and G3 patients (P = 0.01) but not in G1 cases. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that EIC is independently correlated with increased 5-year DFS and in particular with 5-year DMFS.
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- Fabio Corsi
- Breast Unit, Department of Surgery, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences "Luigi Sacco", Università di Milano, Milan, Italy.
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- Breast Unit, Department of Surgery, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Breast Unit, Department of Surgery, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Istituto Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Nanomedicine and Molecular Imaging Lab, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences "Luigi Sacco", Università di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Seferbekova Z, Lomakin A, Yates LR, Gerstung M. Spatial biology of cancer evolution. Nat Rev Genet 2022; 24:295-313. [PMID: 36494509 DOI: 10.1038/s41576-022-00553-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The natural history of cancers can be understood through the lens of evolution given that the driving forces of cancer development are mutation and selection of fitter clones. Cancer growth and progression are spatial processes that involve the breakdown of normal tissue organization, invasion and metastasis. For these reasons, spatial patterns are an integral part of histological tumour grading and staging as they measure the progression from normal to malignant disease. Furthermore, tumour cells are part of an ecosystem of tumour cells and their surrounding tumour microenvironment. A range of new spatial genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic technologies offers new avenues for the study of cancer evolution with great molecular and spatial detail. These methods enable precise characterizations of the tumour microenvironment, cellular interactions therein and micro-anatomical structures. In conjunction with spatial genomics, it emerges that tumours and microenvironments co-evolve, which helps explain observable patterns of heterogeneity and offers new routes for therapeutic interventions.
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Bai Y, Lu J, Wu H, Wang J, Niu Y, Pang J, Wu S, Liu Y, Liang Z. A comparative clinicopathological and survival analysis of synchronous bilateral breast cancers. Histol Histopathol 2022; 37:791-802. [PMID: 35285011 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to explore the clinicopathological characteristics, potential heterogeneity and prognostic factors in synchronous bilateral breast cancer (SBBC). METHODS We performed a retrospective review and paired comparison of the clinicopathological characteristics of 114 patients with SBBC in the Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2008 to September 2019. The prognostic significance of triple negativity status and coexistence ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with bilateral invasive ductal carcinomas of no special type (IDC-NST) was analyzed in SBBC. RESULTS Most bilateral lesions on both sides were of IDC-NST, grade 2, luminal subtype, and stage I. Although most lesions were concordant between the left and right side, discordances were observed in histological type (25 cases, 21.9%), histological grade (31 cases, 27.2%), pTNM (61 cases, 53.5%), molecular subtypes (20 cases, 17.5%), and immunohistochemical staining of ER (18 cases, 15.8%), PR (26 cases, 22.8%), and HER2 (12 cases, 10.5%). Moreover, there was no significant difference in disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) between IDC-NST with coexisting DCIS on both sides and IDC-NST with coexisting DCIS on one side or pure IDC-NST. SBBC with triple negativity on both sides exhibited a significantly shorter DFS and OS when compared with triple negativity on one side or non-triple negativity on both sides (p<0.001), and remained an independent prognostic factor by multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS A considerable proportion of discordance in clinicopathological characteristics is observed in SBBC, supporting the necessity of comprehensive pathological examination including immunohistochemical testing on both sides in clinical practice. Moreover, SBBC with triple negativity on both sides is a prognostic for poor survival.
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- Yan Bai
- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
- Department of Pathology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Disease, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Lee JH, Lee H, Bang YJ, Ryu JM, Lee SK, Yu J, Lee JE, Kim SW, Nam SJ, Chae BJ. Comparison of Recurrence Rate Between Re-Excision With Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy-Only Groups in Surgical Margin Involvement of In Situ Carcinoma. J Breast Cancer 2022; 25:288-295. [PMID: 36031753 PMCID: PMC9411028 DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2022.25.e36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose Surgical margin status is a surrogate marker for residual tumors after breast-conserving surgery (BCS). A comparison of ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) rates between re-excision combined with radiotherapy (excision with RTx) and RTx alone, following the confirmation of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in the resection margin after BCS, has not been reported previously. Therefore, in the present study, the clinical characteristics of DCIS involvement in the surgical resection margin between excision with RTx and RTx alone were investigated, and the IBTR rate was compared. Methods We analyzed 8,473 patients treated with BCS followed by RTx between January 2013 and December 2019. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on surgical resection margin status in permanent pathology, and superficial and deep margins were excluded. Patients who underwent re-excision with DCIS confirmed in the resection margin were identified and the IBTR rate was examined. Results Among 8,473 patients treated with BCS, 494 (5.8%) had positive surgical resection margins. The median follow-up period was 47 months. Among the 494 patients with a positive resection margin, 368 (74.5%) had residual DCIS at the surgical resection margin in the final pathology. Among those with confirmed DCIS at the resection margin, 24 patients (6.5%) were re-excised, and 344 patients (93.5%) underwent RTx after observation. The IBTR rates were 4.2% and 1.2% in the re-excision and observation groups, respectively. IBTR-free survival analysis revealed no significant difference between the excision with RTx and RTx-only groups (p = 0.262). Conclusion The IBTR rate did not differ between the excision with RTx and RTx-only groups when DCIS was confirmed at the resection margins. This suggests that RTx and close observation without re-excision could be an option, even in cases where minimal involvement of DCIS is confirmed on surgical resection.
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- Jun-Hee Lee
- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Griessinger J, Schwab J, Chen Q, Kühn A, Cotton J, Bowden G, Preibsch H, Reischl G, Quintanilla-Martinez L, Mori H, Dang AN, Kohlhofer U, Aina OH, Borowsky AD, Pichler BJ, Cardiff RD, Schmid AM. Intratumoral in vivo staging of breast cancer by multi-tracer PET and advanced analysis. NPJ Breast Cancer 2022; 8:41. [PMID: 35332139 PMCID: PMC8948294 DOI: 10.1038/s41523-022-00398-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The staging and local management of breast cancer involves the evaluation of the extent and completeness of excision of both the invasive carcinoma component and also the intraductal component or ductal carcinoma in situ. When both invasive ductal carcinoma and coincident ductal carcinoma in situ are present, assessment of the extent and localization of both components is required for optimal therapeutic planning. We have used a mouse model of breast cancer to evaluate the feasibility of applying molecular imaging to assess the local status of cancers in vivo. Multi-tracer positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characterize the transition from premalignancy to invasive carcinoma. PET tracers for glucose consumption, membrane synthesis, and neoangiogenesis in combination with a Gaussian mixture model-based analysis reveal image-derived thresholds to separate the different stages within the whole-lesion. Autoradiography, histology, and quantitative image analysis of immunohistochemistry further corroborate our in vivo findings. Finally, clinical data further support our conclusions and demonstrate translational potential. In summary, this preclinical model provides a platform for characterizing multistep tumor progression and provides proof of concept that supports the utilization of advanced protocols for PET/MRI in clinical breast cancer imaging.
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- Jennifer Griessinger
- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.,Institute of Medical Systems Biology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
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- Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.,Cluster of Excellence iFIT(EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Cluster of Excellence iFIT(EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.,Department of Pathology, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.,Janssen Pharmaceutical, Spring House, PA, USA
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- Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.,Cluster of Excellence iFIT(EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.,German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Tuebingen; German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Department of Preclinical Imaging and Radiopharmacy, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany. .,Cluster of Excellence iFIT(EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany.
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Shimizu N, Myojin M, Tamura M, Nishiyama N, Yamashiro K, Yuyama Y, Okazaki Y, Suzuki Y, Takahashi M. Significance of boost radiotherapy in early invasive ductal breast cancer with ductal carcinoma in situ component under negative surgical margins. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2022; 63:80-87. [PMID: 34718690 PMCID: PMC8776689 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrab103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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We hypothesize that there is a risk of ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) in surgical margin-free invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) in the presence of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) component affecting surgical margins in early stage. From 1990 to 2014, 343 patients with IDC in which the DCIS component constitute have received radiotherapy (RT) following breast-conserving surgery (BCS). All patients received whole breast irradiation with a prescribed dose of 50 Gy in 20 fractions (four times a week). This one-arm cohort with boost RT (253 patients) was compared for IBTR with a non-cohort group receiving no boost RT because of freedom from positive margins (90 patients). Median observation months were 98 (boost group) vs 119 (no boost group), respectively. The 15-year local recurrence-free survival (LRFS) rates were 98.5% and 85.6% in the boost and no boost groups, respectively (Cox proportional hazards model univariate analysis; p = 0.013, HR 0.13). Similarly, for other background factors, there was a significant difference in the LRFS between age groups. The 15-year LRFS rate was 91.8% in patients aged 45 years or younger and 94.6% in patients older than 46 years (p = 0.031, HR 0.21), respectively. Only these two factors were independently significant in Cox proportional hazards model multivariate analysis. IBTR risk in margin-free IDC with DCIS component was independently decreased by boost RT in the cohort setting. Tumor size, extensive intraductal component (EIC), boost dose, the presence of lymph node (LN) metastasis and hormonal therapy were not IBTR risk factors in this study.
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- Corresponding author. Department of Radiation Oncology, Keiyukai Sapporo Hospital, 14-kita1-1 Hondori Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 003-0027, Japan, Telephone: +81-11-863-2101,
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Pathologic response of ductal carcinoma in situ to neoadjuvant systemic treatment in HER2-positive breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2021; 189:213-224. [PMID: 33945043 PMCID: PMC8302531 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-021-06235-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose The presence of extensive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) adjacent to HER2-positive invasive breast cancer (IBC) is often a contra-indication for breast-conserving surgery, even in case of excellent treatment response of the invasive component. Data on the response of DCIS to neoadjuvant systemic treatment (NST) are limited. Therefore, we estimated the response of adjacent DCIS to NST-containing HER2-blockade in HER2-positive breast cancer patients and assessed the association of clinicopathological and radiological factors with response. Methods Pre-NST biopsies were examined to determine presence of DCIS in all women with HER2-positive IBC treated with trastuzumab-containing NST ± pertuzumab between 2004 and 2017 in a comprehensive cancer center. When present, multiple DCIS factors, including grade, calcifications, necrosis, hormone receptor, and Ki-67 expression, were scored. Associations of clinicopathological and radiological factors with complete response were assessed using logistic regression models. Results Adjacent DCIS, observed in 138/316 patients with HER2-positive IBC, was eradicated after NST in 46% of patients. Absence of calcifications suspicious for malignancy on pre-NST mammography (odds ratio (OR) 3.75; 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.72–8.17), treatment with dual HER2-blockade (OR 2.36; 95% CI 1.17–4.75), a (near) complete response on MRI (OR 3.55; 95% CI 1.31–9.64), and absence of calcifications (OR 3.19; 95% CI 1.34–7.60) and Ki-67 > 20% in DCIS (OR 2.74; 95% CI 1.09–6.89) on pre-NST biopsy were significantly associated with DCIS response. Conclusions As DCIS can respond to NST containing HER2-blockade, the presence of extensive DCIS in HER2-positive breast cancer before NST should not always indicate a mastectomy. The predictive factors we found could be helpful when considering breast-conserving surgery in these patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10549-021-06235-2.
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Is Carboxypeptidase B1 a Prognostic Marker for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ? Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13071726. [PMID: 33917306 PMCID: PMC8038727 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13071726] [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: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Simple Summary Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is an early-stage breast cancer (BC), in which tumor cells are growing in a localized duct of the mammary gland. DCIS is considered a precursor disease for invasive BC and, therefore, treated as soon as it is identified. However, low-grade DCIS can be confused with atypical ductal hyperplasia, which is not a malignant lesion, leading to unnecessary surgery in around 70% of women with suspected DCIS. On the other hand, if left untreated, a DCIS has the potential to progress to IDC. In this retrospective study, we identified a gene signature, carboxypeptidase B1 (CPB1), the expression of which could help differentiate DCIS from an ADH lesion and DCIS that may progress to an invasive BC. Abstract Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is considered a non-obligatory precursor for invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). Around 70% of women with atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) undergo unnecessary surgery due to the difficulty in differentiating ADH from low-grade DCIS. If untreated, 14–60% of DCIS progress to IDC, highlighting the importance of identifying a DCIS gene signature. Human transcriptome data of breast tissue samples representing each step of BC progression were analyzed and high expression of carboxypeptidase B1 (CPB1) expression strongly correlated with DCIS. This was confirmed by quantitative PCR in breast tissue samples and cell lines model. High CPB1 expression correlated with better survival outcome, and mRNA level was highest in DCIS than DCIS adjacent to IDC and IDC. Moreover, loss of CPB1 in a DCIS cell line led to invasive properties associated with activation of HIF1α, FN1, STAT3 and SPP1 and downregulation of SFRP1 and OS9. The expression of CPB1 could predict 90.1% of DCIS in a cohort consisting of DCIS and IDC. We identified CPB1, a biomarker that helps differentiate DCIS from ADH or IDC and in predicting if a DCIS is likely to progress to IDC, thereby helping clinicians in their decisions.
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Massafra R, Latorre A, Fanizzi A, Bellotti R, Didonna V, Giotta F, La Forgia D, Nardone A, Pastena M, Ressa CM, Rinaldi L, Russo AOM, Tamborra P, Tangaro S, Zito A, Lorusso V. A Clinical Decision Support System for Predicting Invasive Breast Cancer Recurrence: Preliminary Results. Front Oncol 2021; 11:576007. [PMID: 33777733 PMCID: PMC7991309 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.576007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
The mortality associated to breast cancer is in many cases related to metastasization and recurrence. Personalized treatment strategies are critical for the outcomes improvement of BC patients and the Clinical Decision Support Systems can have an important role in medical practice. In this paper, we present the preliminary results of a prediction model of the Breast Cancer Recurrence (BCR) within five and ten years after diagnosis. The main breast cancer-related and treatment-related features of 256 patients referred to Istituto Tumori “Giovanni Paolo II” of Bari (Italy) were used to train machine learning algorithms at the-state-of-the-art. Firstly, we implemented several feature importance techniques and then we evaluated the prediction performances of BCR within 5 and 10 years after the first diagnosis by means different classifiers. By using a small number of features, the models reached highly performing results both with reference to the BCR within 5 years and within 10 years with an accuracy of 77.50% and 80.39% and a sensitivity of 92.31% and 95.83% respectively, in the hold-out sample test. Despite validation studies are needed on larger samples, our results are promising for the development of a reliable prognostic supporting tool for clinicians in the definition of personalized treatment plans.
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Affiliation(s)
- Raffaella Massafra
- Struttura Semplice Dipartimentale di Fisica Sanitaria, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Agnese Latorre
- Unitá Opertiva Complessa di Oncologia Medica, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Annarita Fanizzi
- Struttura Semplice Dipartimentale di Fisica Sanitaria, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Roberto Bellotti
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Universitá degli Studi "Aldo Moro" e Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare - Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
| | - Vittorio Didonna
- Struttura Semplice Dipartimentale di Fisica Sanitaria, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Francesco Giotta
- Unitá Opertiva Complessa di Oncologia Medica, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Daniele La Forgia
- Struttura Semplice Dipartimentale di Radiologia Senologica, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Annalisa Nardone
- Unitá Opertiva Complessa di Radioterapia, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Maria Pastena
- Unitá Opertiva Complessa di Anatomia Patologica, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Cosmo Maurizio Ressa
- Unitá Opertiva Complessa di Chirurgia Plastica e Ricostruttiva, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
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- Struttura Semplice Dipartimentale di Oncologia Per la Presa in Carico Globale del Paziente, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
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- Struttura Semplice Dipartimentale di Fisica Sanitaria, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Sabina Tangaro
- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, Universitá degli Studi "Aldo Moro" e Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare - Sezione di Bari, Bari, Italy
| | - Alfredo Zito
- Unitá Opertiva Complessa di Anatomia Patologica, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
| | - Vito Lorusso
- Unitá Opertiva Complessa di Oncologia Medica, IRCCS Istituto Tumori "Giovanni Paolo II", Bari, Italy
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