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Romero-Trejo D, Aguiñiga-Sanchez I, Ledesma-Martínez E, Weiss-Steider B, Sierra-Mondragón E, Santiago-Osorio E. Anti-cancer potential of casein and its derivatives: novel strategies for cancer treatment. Med Oncol 2024; 41:200. [PMID: 38990440 PMCID: PMC11239739 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-024-02403-8] [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: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with over 10 million fatalities annually. While tumors can be surgically removed and treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, or combined therapies, current treatments often result in toxic side effects in normal tissue. Therefore, researchers are actively seeking ways to selectively eliminate cancerous cells, minimizing the toxic side effects in normal tissue. Caseins and its derivatives have shown promising anti-cancer potential, demonstrating antitumor and cytotoxic effects on cells from various tumor types without causing harm to normal cells. Collectively, these data reveals advancements in the study of caseins and their derivative peptides, particularly providing a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanism of action in cancer therapy. These mechanisms occur through various signaling pathways, including (i) the increase of interferon-associated STAT1 signaling, (ii) the suppression of stemness-related markers such as CD44, (iii) the attenuation of the STAT3/HIF1-α signaling, (iv) the down-expression of uPAR and PAI-1, (v) the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and reduced intracellular ATP production, (vi) the increase of caspase-3 activity, and (vii) the suppression of TLR4/NF-кB signaling. Therefore, we conclude that casein could be an effective adjuvant for cancer treatment.
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- Daniel Romero-Trejo
- Hematopoiesis and Leukemia Laboratory, Research Unit on Cell Differentiation and Cancer, Faculty of High Studies Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 09230, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hematopoiesis and Leukemia Laboratory, Research Unit on Cell Differentiation and Cancer, Faculty of High Studies Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 09230, Mexico City, Mexico
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Faculty of High Studies Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 56410, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hematopoiesis and Leukemia Laboratory, Research Unit on Cell Differentiation and Cancer, Faculty of High Studies Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 09230, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Hematopoiesis and Leukemia Laboratory, Research Unit on Cell Differentiation and Cancer, Faculty of High Studies Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 09230, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Biophysics, and Neurosciences, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute, 07360, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
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- Hematopoiesis and Leukemia Laboratory, Research Unit on Cell Differentiation and Cancer, Faculty of High Studies Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 09230, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Mustafa M, Sarfraz S, Saleem G, Khan TA, Shahid D, Taj S, Amir N. Beyond Milk and Nurture: Breastfeeding's Powerful Impact on Breast Cancer. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2024; 84:541-554. [PMID: 38884025 PMCID: PMC11175834 DOI: 10.1055/a-2313-0637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) stands as a global concern, given its high incidence and impact on women's mortality. This complex disease has roots in various risk factors, some modifiable and others not. Understanding and identifying these factors can be instrumental in both preventing BC and improving survival rates. Remarkably, women's reproductive behaviors have emerged as critical determinants of BC susceptibility. Numerous studies have shed light on how aspects including age of menarche, first pregnancy and menopause along with number of pregnancies, hormone replacement therapies, can influence one's risk of developing BC. Furthermore, the act of breastfeeding and its duration have shown an inverse relationship with BC risk. This review delves into the biological and molecular mechanisms associated with breastfeeding that contribute to BC protection. It highlights the role of endocrine processes triggered by suckling stimulation, the gradual onset of lactational amenorrhea, delayed weaning, reduced lifetime menstrual cycles, chromosomal repair mechanisms, and immunological events throughout the lactation cycle. These insights provide a potential explanation for the protective effects conferred by breastfeeding against breast carcinomas.
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- Muhammad Mustafa
- Kauser Abdulla Malik School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Kauser Abdulla Malik School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Kauser Abdulla Malik School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Kauser Abdulla Malik School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Kauser Abdulla Malik School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Kauser Abdulla Malik School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Kauser Abdulla Malik School of Life Sciences, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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Fu S, Ke H, Yuan H, Xu H, Chen W, Zhao L. Dual role of pregnancy in breast cancer risk. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2024; 352:114501. [PMID: 38527592 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2024.114501] [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: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Reproductive history is one of the strongest risk factors for breast cancer in women. Pregnancy can promote short-term breast cancer risk, but also reduce a woman's lifetime risk of breast cancer. Changes in hormone levels before and after pregnancy are one of the key factors in breast cancer risk. This article summarizes the changes in hormone levels before and after pregnancy, and the roles of hormones in mammary gland development and breast cancer progression. Other factors, such as changes in breast morphology and mammary gland differentiation, changes in the proportion of mammary stem cells (MaSCs), changes in the immune and inflammatory environment, and changes in lactation before and after pregnancy, also play key roles in the occurrence and development of breast cancer. This review discusses the dual effects and the potential mechanisms of pregnancy on breast cancer risk from the above aspects, which is helpful to understand the complexity of female breast cancer occurrence.
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- Shiting Fu
- Human Aging Research Institute (HARI) and School of Life Science, Nanchang University, and Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Human Aging, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Human Aging Research Institute (HARI) and School of Life Science, Nanchang University, and Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Human Aging, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Human Aging Research Institute (HARI) and School of Life Science, Nanchang University, and Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Human Aging, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Third Hospital of Nanchang, Nanchang 330009, China
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- Human Aging Research Institute (HARI) and School of Life Science, Nanchang University, and Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Human Aging, Nanchang 330031, China.
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Truong P, Walsh E, Scott VP, Leff M, Chen A, Friend J. Application of Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning to Identify Infants' Abnormal Suckling Behavior. IEEE JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL ENGINEERING IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE 2024; 12:435-447. [PMID: 38765888 PMCID: PMC11100863 DOI: 10.1109/jtehm.2024.3390589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Identify infants with abnormal suckling behavior from simple non-nutritive suckling devices. BACKGROUND While it is well known breastfeeding is beneficial to the health of both mothers and infants, breastfeeding ceases in 75 percent of mother-child dyads by 6 months. The current standard of care lacks objective measurements to screen infant suckling abnormalities within the first few days of life, a critical time to establish milk supply and successful breastfeeding practices. MATERIALS AND METHODS A non-nutritive suckling vacuum measurement system, previously developed by the authors, is used to gather data from 91 healthy full-term infants under thirty days old. Non-nutritive suckling was recorded for a duration of sixty seconds. We establish normative data for the mean suck vacuum, maximum suck vacuum, suckling frequency, burst duration, sucks per burst, and vacuum signal shape. We then apply computational methods (Mahalanobis distance, KNN) to detect anomalies in the data to identify infants with abnormal suckling. We finally provide case studies of healthy newborn infants and infants diagnosed with ankyloglossia. RESULTS In a series of case evaluations, we demonstrate the ability to detect abnormal suckling behavior using statistical analysis and machine learning. We evaluate cases of ankyloglossia to determine how oral dysfunction and surgical interventions affect non-nutritive suckling measurements. CONCLUSIONS Statistical analysis (Mahalanobis Distance) and machine learning [K nearest neighbor (KNN)] can be viable approaches to rapidly interpret infant suckling measurements. Particularly in practices using the digital suck assessment with a gloved finger, it can provide a more objective, early stage screening method to identify abnormal infant suckling vacuum. This approach for identifying those at risk for breastfeeding complications is crucial to complement complex emerging clinical evaluation technology. CLINICAL IMPACT By analyzing non-nutritive suckling using computational methods, we demonstrate the ability to detect abnormal and normal behavior in infant suckling that can inform breastfeeding intervention pathways in clinic.Clinical and Translational Impact Statement: The work serves to shed light on the lack of consensus for determining appropriate intervention pathways for infant oral dysfunction. We demonstrate using statistical analysis and machine learning that normal and abnormal infant suckling can be identified and used in determining if surgical intervention is a necessary solution to resolve infant feeding difficulties.
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- Phuong Truong
- Medically Advanced Devices LaboratoryDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringJacobs School of Engineering, University of California at San DiegoLa JollaCA92093USA
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- Center for Voice and SwallowingDepartment of OtolaryngologySchool of Medicine, University of California at San DiegoLa JollaCA92122USA
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- Department of PediatricsSchool of MedicineUniversity of California at San DiegoLa JollaCA92037USA
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- Department of PediatricsSchool of MedicineUniversity of California at San DiegoLa JollaCA92037USA
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- Center for Integrative MedicineDepartment of Family MedicineSchool of Medicine, University of California at San DiegoLa JollaCA92037USA
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- Medically Advanced Devices LaboratoryDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringJacobs School of Engineering, University of California at San DiegoLa JollaCA92093USA
- Department of SurgerySchool of MedicineUniversity of California at San DiegoLa JollaCA92093USA
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Obeagu EI, Obeagu GU. Exploring the profound link: Breastfeeding's impact on alleviating the burden of breast cancer - A review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37695. [PMID: 38608095 PMCID: PMC11018178 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037695] [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: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Breastfeeding has emerged as a critical factor in understanding and potentially mitigating the risk of breast cancer among women. This review delves into the intricate relationship between breastfeeding and breast cancer, elucidating the biological mechanisms, protective effects, and broader implications for public health. Epidemiological evidence consistently demonstrates a correlation between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of breast cancer, with longer durations of lactation showing a dose-dependent decrease in risk. The biological nexus between breastfeeding and breast cancer involves hormonal changes and the elimination of potentially damaged cells, influencing breast tissue and potentially mitigating carcinogenesis. Moreover, breastfeeding appears to impact tumor subtypes and aggressiveness, particularly demonstrating associations with lower risks of hormone receptor-negative and certain aggressive breast cancer subtypes. Recognizing the significance of breastfeeding in reducing breast cancer risk has profound public health implications, necessitating comprehensive support, education, and policies to encourage and facilitate breastfeeding.
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Sokou R, Parastatidou S, Iliodromiti Z, Lampropoulou K, Vrachnis D, Boutsikou T, Konstantinidi A, Iacovidou N. Knowledge Gaps and Current Evidence Regarding Breastfeeding Issues in Mothers with Chronic Diseases. Nutrients 2023; 15:2822. [PMID: 37447149 DOI: 10.3390/nu15132822] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The prevalence of chronic maternal disease is rising in the last decades in the developed world. Recent evidence indicated that the incidence of chronic maternal disease ranges from 10 to 30% of pregnancies worldwide. Several epidemiological studies in mothers with chronic diseases have mainly focused on the risk for adverse obstetric outcomes. Evidence from these studies supports a correlation between maternal chronic conditions and adverse perinatal outcomes, including increased risk for preeclampsia, cesarean section, preterm birth, and admission in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). However, there is a knowledge gap pertaining to the management of these women during lactation. This review aimed at summarizing the available research literature regarding breastfeeding in mothers with chronic diseases. Adjusted and evidence-based support may be required to promote breastfeeding in women with chronic diseases; however, our comprehension of breastfeeding in this subpopulation is still unclear. The literature related to breastfeeding extends in various scientific areas and multidisciplinary effort is necessary to compile an overview of current evidence and knowledge regarding breastfeeding issues in mothers with chronic diseases.
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- Rozeta Sokou
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, "Agios Panteleimon" General Hospital of Nikea, 3 D.Mantouvalou Str., Nikea, 18454 Piraeus, Greece
- Neonatal Department, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, "Elena Venizelou" Maternity Hospital, 11521 Athens, Greece
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- Neonatal Department, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, School of Medicine, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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- Endocrinology Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Neonatal Department, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, "Agios Panteleimon" General Hospital of Nikea, 3 D.Mantouvalou Str., Nikea, 18454 Piraeus, Greece
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- Neonatal Department, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaieio Hospital, 11528 Athens, Greece
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Aboagye RG, Ahinkorah BO, Seidu AA, Anin SK, Frimpong JB, Hagan JE. Mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact and timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280053. [PMID: 36626377 PMCID: PMC9831337 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact (SSC) plays a key role in breastfeeding practices of mothers. In this study, we examined the association between mother and newborn SSC and timely initiation of breastfeeding in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). METHODS This cross-sectional study utilized nationally representative data from the Demographic and Health Surveys of 17 countries in SSA from 2015 to 2020. Multilevel binary logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the association between mother and newborn SSC and timely initiation of breastfeeding. The results are presented using adjusted odds ratios (aOR), with 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS The pooled prevalences of mother and newborn SSC and timely initiation of breastfeeding were 45.68% (95% CI = 34.12-57.23) and 62.89% (95% CI = 55.67-70.11), respectively. Mothers who practiced newborn SSC were more likely to practice timely initiation of breastfeeding compared to those who did not practice SSC [aOR = 1.68, 95% CI = 1.58, 1.78] and this persisted after controlling for all the covariates [aOR = 1.38, 95% CI = 1.29, 1.47]. At the country level, mother and newborn SSC increased the odds of timely initiation of breastfeeding in Angola [aOR = 1.99, 95% CI = 1.44, 2.76], Cameroon [aOR = 1.43, 95% CI = 1.02, 1.99], Ethiopia [aOR = 1.62, 95% CI = 1.16, 2.28], Guinea [aOR = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.10, 2.60], Liberia [aOR = 2.03, 95% CI = 1.33, 3.12], Malawi [aOR = 1.47, 95% CI = 1.02, 2.12], Mali [aOR = 1.42, 95% CI = 1.10, 1.84], Sierra Leone [aOR = 1.87, 95% CI = 1.23, 2.83], South Africa [aOR = 2.59, 95% CI = 1.41, 4.76], Tanzania [aOR = 1.60, 95% CI = 1.27, 2.01], Uganda [aOR = 1.43, 95% CI = 1.02, 1.99], Zambia [aOR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.50, 2.30], and Zimbabwe [aOR = 1.65, 95% CI = 1.24, 2.21]. CONCLUSION The prevalence of SCC was relatively low but timely initiation of breastfeeding was high. Mother and newborn SSC is a strong predictor of timely initiation of breastfeeding in SSA. To enhance timely initiation of breastfeeding after birth, this study recommends that more child and maternal healthcare interventions focused on improving mother and newborn SSC should be implemented.
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- Richard Gyan Aboagye
- Department of Family and Community Health, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe, Ghana
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- School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- REMS Consult Limited, Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
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- REMS Consult Limited, Sekondi-Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
- Centre For Gender and Advocacy, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi, Ghana
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- School of Public Health, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
- Department of Industrial and Health Sciences, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Takoradi Technical University, Takoradi, Ghana
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- Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Department of Kinesiology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, United States of America
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- Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
- Neurocognition and Action-Biomechanics-Research Group, Faculty of Psychology and Sport Sciences, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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Lefrère H, Lenaerts L, Borges VF, Schedin P, Neven P, Amant F. Postpartum breast cancer: mechanisms underlying its worse prognosis, treatment implications, and fertility preservation. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2021; 31:412-422. [PMID: 33649008 PMCID: PMC7925817 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2020-002072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Breast cancers that occur in young women up to 5 to 10 years' postpartum are associated with an increased risk for metastasis and death compared with breast cancers diagnosed in young, premenopausal women during or outside pregnancy. Given the trend to delay childbearing, this frequency is expected to increase. The (immuno)biology of postpartum breast cancer is poorly understood and, hence, it is unknown why postpartum breast cancer has an enhanced risk for metastasis or how it should be effectively targeted for improved survival. The poorer prognosis of women diagnosed within 10 years of a completed pregnancy is most often contributed to the effects of mammary gland involution. We will discuss the most recent data and mechanistic insights of the most important processes associated with involution and their role in the adverse effects of a postpartum diagnosis. We will also look into the effect of lactation on breast cancer outcome after diagnosis. In addition, we will discuss the available treatment strategies that are currently being used to treat postpartum breast cancer, keeping in mind the importance of fertility preservation in this group of young women. These additional insights might offer potential therapeutic options for the improved treatment of women with this specific condition.
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- Hanne Lefrère
- Department of Oncology, KU Leuven University Hospitals Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.,Department of Gynecology, AVL NKI, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology, KU Leuven University Hospitals Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Young Women's Breast Cancer Translational Program, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Young Women's Breast Cancer Translational Program, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA.,Department of Cell, Developmental and Cancer Biology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.,Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Oncology, KU Leuven University Hospitals Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.,Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven UZ Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.,Multidisciplinary Breast Centre, UZ-KU Leuven Cancer Institute (LKI), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven UZ Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Oncology, KU Leuven University Hospitals Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium .,Department of Gynecology, AVL NKI, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands.,Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven UZ Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.,Department of Gynecological Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Mejri N, El Benna H, Rachdi H, Labidi S, Benna M, Daoud N, Hamdi Y, Abdelhak S, Boussen H. Reproductive Risk Factors of Inflammatory Breast Cancer according to Luminal, HER2-Overexpressing, and Triple-Negative Subtypes: A Case Comparison Study. Oncol Res Treat 2020; 43:204-210. [DOI: 10.1159/000506691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Raminelli M, Hahn SR. [Medications in breastfeeding: what evidence is there?]. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2019; 24:573-587. [PMID: 30726389 DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232018242.30052016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Breastfeeding plays a fundamental role in the benefits for the health of the newborn child and the nursing mother. The use of medications during breastfeeding is a relevant issue, by virtue of the frequent need for pharmacological treatment in the postpartum period. The scope of this article was to conduct a review of the literature regarding the efficacy and safety of medications used during the breastfeeding period. A search was conducted in the PubMed (National Library of Medicine), ScienceDirect and Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) databases for articles published in Portuguese, English and Spanish in the period from 1981 to 2016. This review discusses the risk of the use of medications during lactation and the effects that they may have on the breastfed infant. Few medications are contraindicated and others require care due the risk of adverse effects on breastfed infants or in the suppression of breast milk volume. Therefore, the dissemination of updated information for the health professional to adequately assess the risks and the benefits of the use of medications during breastfeeding is of vital importance, thereby contributing to avoid early weaning.
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- Michele Raminelli
- Curso de Farmácia, Universidade de Passo Fundo. Br 285 Km 171 Campus I, São José. 99052-900 Passo Fundo RS Brasil.
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- Curso de Farmácia, Universidade de Passo Fundo. Br 285 Km 171 Campus I, São José. 99052-900 Passo Fundo RS Brasil.
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Saeed S, Khan JA, Iqbal N, Irfan S, Shafique A, Awan S. Cancer and how the patients see it; prevalence and perception of risk factors: a cross-sectional survey from a tertiary care centre of Karachi, Pakistan. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:360. [PMID: 30935404 PMCID: PMC6444817 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6667-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of cancer is rising but data available regarding prevalence of cancer and patient perception of the disease in Pakistan is limited. It is difficult to deal with Cancer if the main causes are negligence towards risk factors and bizarre myths. This study was aimed to investigate common cancer presentations at a government sector hospital and to gain insight into patient knowledge of the disease. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study conducted on cancer patients from Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. A self-made questionnaire was used to assess the norms related to cancer prevalence in our society, associated myths, and the most common risk factors per them. RESULTS A total of 402 participants consented to participate in the study (mean age 42.3 ± 15.07 years), 204(50.7%) were females and 190(47.3%) were illiterate. Biomass exposure was found in 147(37%), drug abuse in 132(33%) and smoking in 63(16%). We found 103(25.6%) had positive family histories of cancer. The most common primary tumor site was breast for females 98(48%) and Head and neck 66(33.3%) for males. Patients considered fate 328(82%), gutka 284(71%) and injuries 282(70%) as the most common causes for cancer; while 222(55.5%) considered black magic and 236(58.75%) considered evil eye as a risk factor for cancer. Cancer treatment caused significant financial stress in 376(93.5%) patients. CONCLUSION Breast and head and neck cancers were found to be prevalent among patients. It was noted that patients are negligent in daily life regarding the consumption of substances that commonly cause cancer. Individuals had diminished knowledge and majority linked cancer to unrelated causes and myths like black magic and fate. Almost all the patients complained of severe financial stress imposed by the disease.
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- Saira Saeed
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. .,Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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Del Ciampo LA, Del Ciampo IRL. Breastfeeding and the Benefits of Lactation for Women's Health. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRÍCIA 2018; 40:354-359. [PMID: 29980160 PMCID: PMC10798271 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The offer of the maternal breast to the baby is an unquestionable right of mothers and their children, and all efforts should be made to promote, follow and maintain exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months and supplement it until the child completes 2 years of age. Many publications are available in the literature about the qualities of breast milk, its benefits and health repercussions, stimulating the practice of breastfeeding and supporting campaigns for its implementation. However, although it is widely known that breastfeeding is an important step in the reproductive process of women and its practice offers benefits to both mother and child, most of the available information highlights the benefits of breast milk for children, while mention of the effects of breastfeeding on the health of the mother is usually neglected. Thus, the objective of the present study is to highlight the multiple benefits of breastfeeding for the physical and emotional health of the nursing mother. The authors consulted articles published in the databases PubMed, Virtual Health Library and Web of Science using the keywords breastfeeding, breast milk, lactation and maternal health.
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- Luiz Antonio Del Ciampo
- Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo (FMRP-USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Jerônimo AFDA, Freitas ÂGQ, Weller M. Risk factors of breast cancer and knowledge about the disease: an integrative revision of Latin American studies. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2018; 22:135-149. [PMID: 28076537 DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232017221.09272015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2015] [Accepted: 10/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this integrative review was to compare Latin American literature about risk and knowledge on breast cancer. Of 47 studies selected, 20 were about knowledge or awareness and 27 about risk of breast cancer. English was the dominant language in studies about risk, whereas studies about knowledge were mainly written in Spanish or Portuguese. Studies about knowledge were all cross- sectional, whereas case- control studies dominated authors' interest about risk of breast cancer. Studies about knowledge were mainly focused on early detection of the disease and the most common study objective was breast self- examination (N = 14). In contrast, few studies about risk of breast cancer focused on early detection (N = 5). Obesity and overweight (N = 14), family history (N = 13), decreased parity (N = 12), and short breastfeeding duration (N = 10) were among the most frequent identified risk factors. Socio- economic factors such as income and educational level had variable effects on breast cancer risk and affected also knowledge of women about risk factors and early detection. Present results indicated that studies about risk of breast cancer were more often based on a better sound analytical background, compared to studies about knowledge, which were mostly descriptive.
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- Aline Ferreira de Araújo Jerônimo
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. R. Baraúnas 351, Universitário. 58429-500 Campina Grande PB Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. R. Baraúnas 351, Universitário. 58429-500 Campina Grande PB Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Pública, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba. R. Baraúnas 351, Universitário. 58429-500 Campina Grande PB Brasil.
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da Silva FH, Ribeiro AAL, Deluque AL, Cotrim ACDM, de Marchi PGF, França EL, Honorio-França AC. Effects of barium chloride adsorbed to polyethylene glycol (PEG) microspheres on co-culture of human blood mononuclear cell and breast cancer cell lines (MCF-7). Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2017; 40:18-24. [DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2017.1392563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Fabiana Helen da Silva
- Institute of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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- Institute of Biological and Health Science, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Barra do Garças, Mato Grosso, Brazil
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Akram M, Iqbal M, Daniyal M, Khan AU. Awareness and current knowledge of breast cancer. Biol Res 2017; 50:33. [PMID: 28969709 PMCID: PMC5625777 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-017-0140-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 585] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/22/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Breast cancer remains a worldwide public health dilemma and is currently the most common tumour in the globe. Awareness of breast cancer, public attentiveness, and advancement in breast imaging has made a positive impact on recognition and screening of breast cancer. Breast cancer is life-threatening disease in females and the leading cause of mortality among women population. For the previous two decades, studies related to the breast cancer has guided to astonishing advancement in our understanding of the breast cancer, resulting in further proficient treatments. Amongst all the malignant diseases, breast cancer is considered as one of the leading cause of death in post menopausal women accounting for 23% of all cancer deaths. It is a global issue now, but still it is diagnosed in their advanced stages due to the negligence of women regarding the self inspection and clinical examination of the breast. This review addresses anatomy of the breast, risk factors, epidemiology of breast cancer, pathogenesis of breast cancer, stages of breast cancer, diagnostic investigations and treatment including chemotherapy, surgery, targeted therapies, hormone replacement therapy, radiation therapy, complementary therapies, gene therapy and stem-cell therapy etc for breast cancer.
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- Muhammad Akram
- Department of Eastern Medicine and Surgery, Directorate of Medical Sciences, GC University Faisalabad, Old Campus, Allam Iqbal Road, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan
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- Faculty of Eastern Medicine, Hamdard University Karachi, Main Campus, Sharea Madinat al-Hikmah, Mohammad Bin Qasim Avenue, Karachi, 74600 Sindh Pakistan
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- Faculty of Eastern Medicine, Hamdard University Karachi, Main Campus, Sharea Madinat al-Hikmah, Mohammad Bin Qasim Avenue, Karachi, 74600 Sindh Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Neuroanatomy & Neuropsychobiology, Department of Pharmacology, RibeirãoPreto Medical School of the University of São Paulo, AV. Bandeirantes, 3900, RibeirãoPreto, 14049-900 São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Eastern Medicine and Surgery, School of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Hajira Road, Shamsabad, Rawalakot, 12350 Azad Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan
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A printed SWCNT electrode modified with polycatechol and lysozyme for capacitive detection of α-lactalbumin. Mikrochim Acta 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s00604-017-2481-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Milk is a unique and complete nutritive source for the mammal neonate, also providing immune protection and developmental signals. Lactation is a complex process, proper to the mother and child dyad, and including numerous variables ranging from psychological aspects to the secretory functioning of the mammary epithelial cells, all contributing to a successful breastfeeding. This review gives an integrated overview of the physiology of lactation with a particular focus on cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in milk product secretion and their regulations.
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- Sandrine Truchet
- VIM, UR 892 INRA, Université Paris-Saclay, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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- GABI, INRA/AgroParisTech/Université Paris-Saclay, Domaine de Vilvert, 78352 Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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Alianmoghaddam N, Khoshnood K, Benn C, Kennedy HP, Lamyian M. Breast Cancer, Breastfeeding, and Mastectomy: A Call for More Research. J Hum Lact 2017; 33:454-457. [PMID: 27881730 DOI: 10.1177/0890334416678822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- 2 School of Public Health, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- 1 School of Public Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- 4 Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Balekouzou A, Yin P, Pamatika CM, Bekolo CE, Nambei SW, Djeintote M, Kota K, Mossoro-Kpinde CD, Shu C, Yin M, Fu Z, Qing T, Yan M, Zhang J, Chen S, Li H, Xu Z, Koffi B. Reproductive risk factors associated with breast cancer in women in Bangui: a case-control study. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2017; 17:14. [PMID: 28264686 PMCID: PMC5340027 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-017-0368-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2016] [Accepted: 02/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background Breast cancer (breast Ca) is recognised as a major public health problem in the world. Data on reproductive factors associated with breast Ca in the Central African Republic (CAR) is very limited. This study aimed to identify reproductive variables as risk factors for breast Ca in CAR women. Methods A case–control study was conducted among 174 cases of breast Ca confirmed at the Pathology Unit of the National Laboratory in Bangui between 2003 and 2015 and 348 age-matched controls. Data collection tools included a questionnaire, interviews and a review of medical records of patients. Data were analysed using SPSS software version 20. Odd ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the likelihood of developing breast Ca were obtained using unconditional logistic regression. Results In total, 522 women with a mean age of 45.8 (SD = 13.4) years were enrolled. Women with breast Ca were more likely to have attained little or no education (AOR = 11.23, CI: 4.65–27.14 and AOR = 2.40, CI: 1.15–4.99), to be married (AOR = 2.09, CI: 1.18–3.71), to have had an abortion (AOR = 5.41, CI: 3.47–8.44), and to be nulliparous (AOR = 1.98, CI: 1.12–3.49). Decreased odds of breast Ca were associated with being employed (AOR = 0.32, CI: 0.19–0.56), living in urban areas (AOR = 0.16, CI: 0.07–0.37), late menarche (AOR = 0.18, CI: 0.07–0.44), regular menstrual cycles (AOR = 0.44, CI: 0.23–0.81), term pregnancy (AOR = 0.26, CI: 0.13–0.50) and hormonal contraceptive use (AOR = 0.62, CI: 0.41–0.93). Conclusion Breast Ca risk factors in CAR did not appear to be significantly different from that observed in other populations. This study highlighted the risk factors of breast Ca in women living in Bangui to inform appropriate control measures.
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- Augustin Balekouzou
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.,National Laboratory of Clinical Biology and Public Health, Bangui, Central African Republic
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.
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- Ministry of Public Health, Centre Medical d'Arrondissement de Bare, Nkongsamba, Cameroon
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Bangui, Avenue of the Martyrs, Bangui, Central African Republic
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- National Laboratory of Clinical Biology and Public Health, Bangui, Central African Republic
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Sciences and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
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- National Laboratory of Clinical Biology and Public Health, Bangui, Central African Republic
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González de Cosío-Martínez T, Hernández-Cordero S, Rivera-Dommarco J, Hernández-Ávila M. Recomendaciones para una política nacional de promoción de la lactancia materna en México: postura de la Academia Nacional de Medicina. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 59:106-113. [DOI: 10.21149/8102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Para mejorar las prácticas de lactancia materna es necesario fortalecer acciones de promoción, protección y apoyo, y establecer una política nacional multisectorial que incluya elementos indispensables de diseño, implementación, monitoreo y evaluación de programas y políticas públicas, financiamiento para acciones e investigación, desarrollo de abogacía y voluntad política, y promoción de la lactancia materna, todo coordinado por un nivel central. Recientemente, México ha iniciado un proceso de reformas conducentes a la conformación de una Estrategia Nacional de Lactancia Materna (ENLM). Esta estrategia es el resultado de la disponibilidad de evidencia científica sobre los beneficios de la lactancia materna en la salud de la población y el desarrollo de capital humano así como de los datos alarmantes de su deterioro. La implementación integral de una ENLM que incluya el establecimiento de un Comité Nacional Operativo, coordinación intra e intersectorial de acciones, establecimiento de metas claras, monitoreo y penalización de las violaciones al Código Internacional de Comercialización de Sucedáneos de la Leche Materna, y financiamiento de estas acciones es la gran responsabilidad pendiente de la agenda de salud pública del país.
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Al-Sawalha NA, Tahaineh L, Sawalha A, Almomani BA. Medication Use in Breastfeeding Women: A National Study. Breastfeed Med 2016; 11:386-91. [PMID: 27548275 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2016.0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A wealth of evidence reveals the benefits of breastfeeding. During the breastfeeding period, nursing mothers may face many medical conditions that require medical management. The medication use among breastfeeding women in Jordan is largely unknown. OBJECTIVE This study assessed the beliefs and attitudes of breastfeeding women in Jordan toward medication use. METHODS The data were collected from breastfeeding women in hospitals and maternal and children care centers from north, middle, and south Jordan by semistructured interviews using a self-administered questionnaire from February 2015 to November 2015. RESULTS Of the 903 participants (96% response rate), 17% used over-the-counter medications and 33% took prescribed medications. Of these, 7% (n = 64) used both over-the-counter and prescribed medications. Analgesics followed by antibiotics were the most commonly used medications among breastfeeding women in Jordan. The majority of breastfeeding women consulted with their physician or pharmacist before initiating or changing any medication. Product Information was the most commonly used drug information resource utilized by breastfeeding women to inquire about safety of medication use during breastfeeding. CONCLUSION Breastfeeding women should be educated about the reliable sources of medication information and the importance of physician consultation before initiation or modification of medication therapy. Physicians and pharmacists should be encouraged to be actively involved in detailed discussion with breastfeeding women regarding medication use.
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- Nour A Al-Sawalha
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology , Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology , Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology , Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology , Irbid, Jordan
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Chen Y, Shi C, Guo Q. TNRC9 rs12443621 and FGFR2 rs2981582 polymorphisms and breast cancer risk. World J Surg Oncol 2016; 14:50. [PMID: 26911390 PMCID: PMC4765088 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-016-0795-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study is to investigate the association of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) rs2981582, trinucleotide-repeat-containing 9 (TNRC9) rs3803662, rs12443621, and leukocyte-specific protein 1 (LSP1) rs3817198 polymorphisms with breast cancer and mammographic density in Han Chinese population. METHODS TaqMan Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Genotyping Assays and unconditional logistic regression analysis were used to examine these SNPs in 105 breast cancer cases and 382 controls. RESULTS The genotype frequencies of rs12443621 and rs2981582 were significantly different between controls and cases (P=0.017 and 0.006, respectively). Subjects carrying G allele of rs12443621 had increased breast cancer risk (AG vs AA: OR=2.017, 95% CI=0.910-4.471; GG vs AA: OR=2.684, 95% CI=1.318-5.463). Subjects carrying an allele of rs2981582 had reduced breast cancer risk (GA vs GG: OR=0.444, 95% CI=0.262-0.752; AA vs GG: OR=0.579, 95% CI=0.342-0.983). rs3803662 and rs3817198 SNPs did not significantly differ between cases and controls (P=0.408 and 0.116, respectively). Interestingly, the AA genotype of rs2981582 was also associated with reduced mammographic densities (P=0.0092, 95% CI=0.334-0.926). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that the GG genotype of rs12443621 is associated with increased breast cancer risk whereas the GA and AA genotypes of rs2981582 are reduced risk in Han Chinese population.
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- Ying Chen
- Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao ST, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110004, China.
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 23 Post ST, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, 150081, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao ST, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, 110004, China.
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Ruszczyk M, Zirpoli G, Kumar S, Bandera EV, Bovbjerg DH, Jandorf L, Khoury T, Hwang H, Ciupak G, Pawlish K, Schedin P, Masso-Welch P, Ambrosone CB, Hong CC. Breast cancer risk factor associations differ for pure versus invasive carcinoma with an in situ component in case-control and case-case analyses. Cancer Causes Control 2015; 27:183-98. [PMID: 26621543 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-015-0696-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is diagnosed with or without a ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) component. Previous analyses have found significant differences in tumor characteristics between pure IDC lacking DCIS and mixed IDC with DCIS. We will test our hypothesis that pure IDC represents a form of breast cancer with etiology and risk factors distinct from mixed IDC/DCIS. METHODS We compared reproductive risk factors for breast cancer risk, as well as family and smoking history between 831 women with mixed IDC/DCIS (n = 650) or pure IDC (n = 181), and 1,620 controls, in the context of the Women's Circle of Health Study (WCHS), a case-control study of breast cancer in African-American and European-American women. Data on reproductive and lifestyle factors were collected during interviews, and tumor characteristics were abstracted from pathology reports. Case-control and case-case analyses were conducted using unconditional logistic regression. RESULTS Most risk factors were similarly associated with pure IDC and mixed IDC/DCIS. However, among postmenopausal women, risk of pure IDC was lower in women with body mass index (BMI) 25 to <30 [odds ratio (OR) 0.66; 95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.35-1.23] and BMI ≥ 30 (OR 0.33; 95 % CI 0.18-0.67) compared to women with BMI < 25, with no associations with mixed IDC/DCIS. In case-case analyses, women who breastfed up to 12 months (OR 0.55; 95 % CI 0.32-0.94) or longer (OR 0.47; 95 % CI 0.26-0.87) showed decreased odds of pure IDC than mixed IDC/DCIS compared to those who did not breastfeed. CONCLUSIONS Associations with some breast cancer risk factors differed between mixed IDC/DCIS and pure IDC, potentially suggesting differential developmental pathways. These findings, if confirmed in a larger study, will provide a better understanding of the developmental patterns of breast cancer and the influence of modifiable risk factors, which in turn could lead to better preventive measures for pure IDC, which have worse disease prognosis compared to mixed IDC/DCIS.
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- Melanie Ruszczyk
- Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University at Buffalo, 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14214, USA.
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA.
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- Population Science/Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ, 08903, USA. .,Department of Epidemiology, Rutgers School of Public Health, 683 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, 5150 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA.
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- Department of Oncology Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1428 Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10029, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, 5325 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA.
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- New Jersey State Cancer Registry, New Jersey Department of Health, 140 East Front Street, Trenton, NJ, 08625, USA.
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- Department of Cell, Development and Cancer Biology, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Pkwy, Portland, OR, 97239, USA.
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- Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University at Buffalo, 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14214, USA.
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA.
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- Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm & Carlton Sts., Buffalo, NY, 14263, USA.
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Bien AM, Korzynska-Pietas M, Iwanowicz-Palus GJ. Assessment of midwifery student preparation for performing the role of breast cancer educator. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 15:5633-8. [PMID: 25081678 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.14.5633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Our research project aimed at presenting midwifery student self-assessment of performing the role of breast cancer prevention educator. MATERIALS AND METHODS Investigations were carried out in 2011 at the Medical University of Lublin in Poland, and Katolieke Hogeschool of Kortrijk in Belgium, after obtaining approval of the ethical committee of Polish Midwives Association (III/EC/2011/PMA). The project involved a total of 155 midwifery students, made up of 95 from Poland, and 60 from Belgium. Relations between opposing characteristics were tested with Chi-square (x2) test for independent traits. To assess the dependence relation between the examined variables Pearson's corrected coefficient was used. Data base and statistics were carried out with computer software STATISTICA 9.0 (StatSoftPoland). CONCLUSIONS Student knowledge on prevention against breast cancer was unsatisfactory.The students place of residence determined their self-estimation of personal knowledge of breast cancer prevention and diagnosing methods to assess the incidence of the disease, this knowledge being better with the students of Lublin. Better self-estimation in the students of Lublin of their personal knowledge on factors rising the risk of breast cancer, such as alimentation method, application of oral contraceptives and breast feeding was found than in Belgian students.
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- Agnieszka Maria Bien
- Independent Obstetric Skills Unit, Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Lublin Province, Poland E-mail :
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Sepandi M, Akrami M, Tabatabaee H, Rajaeefard A, Tahmasebi S, Angali KA, Rezaianzadeh A, Talei A. Breast cancer risk factors in women participating in a breast screening program: a study on 11,850 Iranian females. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 15:8499-502. [PMID: 25339054 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.19.8499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The incidence rate of breast cancer in developed countries is almost three-fold higher than in developing countries. Iran has had one of the lowest incidence rates for breast cancer in the world, but during the recent decades a marked increase has been seen. The purpose of this study was to investigate some established risk factors of breast cancer in Iranian women. A study of 11,850 women participating in abreast screening program was conducted. The 197 women diagnosed with breast cancer and 11,653 healthy women were compared. Logistic regression was performed to investigate associations of reproductive and anthropometric factors with breast cancer risk. Family history of breast cancer (OR=1.94 , 95%CI=1.35-2.78), occupation (OR= 1.65,95%CI=1.20- 2.25), education level (OR=0.50,95%CI=0.28-0.91), parity (OR=0.27, 95%CI=0.12-0.59), menopausal status (OR=3.15, 95%CI=2.35-4.21), age at menarche (OR=0.33, 95%CI=0.15-0.70), and age at the first pregnancy (OR=4.10 , 95%CI=1.13-14.77) were related to the risk of breast cancer. Decrease in parity may to some extent explain the rising trend of incidence of breast cancer incidence in Iranian women.
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- Mojtaba Sepandi
- Epidemiology Department, School of Public Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran E-mail :
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de Almeida GS, Almeida LAL, Araujo GMR, Weller M. Reproductive Risk Factors Differ Among Breast Cancer Patients and Controls in a Public Hospital of Paraiba, Northeast Brazil. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 16:2959-65. [DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.7.2959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Li DP, Du C, Zhang ZM, Li GX, Yu ZF, Wang X, Li PF, Cheng C, Liu YP, Zhao YS. Breastfeeding and ovarian cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 40 epidemiological studies. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 15:4829-37. [PMID: 24998548 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.12.4829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The present systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess any association between breastfeeding and the risk of ovarian cancer. A systematic search of published studies was performed in PUBMED and EMBASE and by reviewing reference lists from retrieved articles through March 2013. Data extraction was conducted independently by two authors. Pooled relative risk ratios were calculated using random-effect models. Totals of 5 cohort studies and 35 case-control studies including 17,139 women with ovarian cancer showed a 30% reduced risk of ovarian cancer when comparing the women who had breastfed with those who had never breastfed (pooled RR = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.64-0.76; p = 0.00), with significant heterogeneity in the studies (p = 0.00; I2 = 76.29%). A significant decreasd in risk of epithelial ovarian cancer was also observed (pooled RR = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.61-0.76). When the participants were restricted to only parous women, there was a slightly attenuated but still significant risk reduction of ovarian cancer (pooled RR = 0.76, 95% CI: 0.69-0.83). For total breastfeeding duration, the pooled RRs in the < 6 months, 6-12 months and > 12 months of breastfeeding subgroups were 0.85 (95% CI: 0.77-0.93), 0.73 (95% CI: 0.65-0.82) and 0.64 (95%CI: 0.56-0.73), respectively. Meta-regression of total breastfeeding duration indicated an increasing linear trend of risk reduction of ovarian cancer with the increasing total breastfeeding duration (p = 0.00). Breastfeeding was inversely associated with the risk of ovarian cancer, especially long-term breastfeeding duration that demonstrated a stronger protective effect.
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- Da-Peng Li
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China E-mail : ,
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Liu Y, Liu T, Sun Q, Niu M, Jiang Y, Pang D. Downregulation of Ras GTPase‑activating protein 1 is associated with poor survival of breast invasive ductal carcinoma patients. Oncol Rep 2014; 33:119-24. [PMID: 25394563 DOI: 10.3892/or.2014.3604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2014] [Accepted: 09/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Ras GTPase‑activating protein 1 (RASA1) functions to inactivate Ras‑GTPase and inhibit the mitogenic signal. Reduction or loss of RASA1 expression occurs during human cancer development and progression. This study investigated RASA1 expression in normal and breast cancer tissue specimens to determine the association with prognosis of breast cancer patients. Two sets of patient samples (45 fresh tissues and 373 paraffin‑embedded tissues) were analyzed for RASA1 expression using RT‑qPCR and immunohisto-chemistry. The results showed that the expression of RASA1 mRNA was lower in breast cancer tissues than in the corresponding normal tissues (P<0.001). Additionally, RASA1 expression was reduced in 60.6% (226/373) of breast cancer tissues. The reduced RASA1 expression was significantly associated with tumor lymph node metastasis (P=0.002), advanced TNM stages (P=0.017), estrogen receptor (ER) expression (P=0.002), Ki‑67 (P=0.009), higher histological grade (P<0.001), and triple‑negative breast cancer (P=0.041). Moreover, the reduced RASA1 expression was associated with shorter disease‑free survival (P=0.036) and overall survival (P<0.001) of breast cancer patients. RASA1 expression, together with tumor lymph‑node metastasis, TNM stage, Her‑2 expression, and triple‑negative breast cancer were independent factors in predicting survival of breast cancer patients. In conclusion, RASA1 expression is frequently reduced in breast cancer tissues, and the reduced RASA1 expression is associated with breast cancer progression and poor survival and disease‑free survival of patients.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Nangang, Harbin, Heilongjiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Nangang, Harbin, Heilongjiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Nangang, Harbin, Heilongjiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Nangang, Harbin, Heilongjiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Nangang, Harbin, Heilongjiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Nangang, Harbin, Heilongjiang, P.R. China
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Browne EP, Dinc SE, Punska EC, Agus S, Vitrinel A, Erdag GC, Anderton DL, Arcaro KF, Yilmaz B. Promoter methylation in epithelial-enriched and epithelial-depleted cell populations isolated from breast milk. J Hum Lact 2014; 30:450-7. [PMID: 25164041 DOI: 10.1177/0890334414548224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Turkish women and both the incidence and associated mortality appear to be increasing. Of particular concern is the percentage of young women diagnosed with breast cancer; roughly 20% of all breast cancer diagnoses in Turkey are in women younger than 40 years. Increased DNA methylation in the promoter region of tumor suppressor genes is a promising molecular biomarker, and human milk provides exfoliated breast epithelial cells appropriate for DNA methylation analyses. Comparisons between DNA methylation patterns in epithelial (epithelial-enriched) and nonepithelial (epithelial-depleted) cell fractions from breast milk have not been reported previously. OBJECTIVE In the present study, we examined promoter methylation of 3 tumor suppressor genes in epithelial-enriched and epithelial-depleted cell fractions isolated from breast milk of 43 Turkish women. METHODS Percentage methylation in the promoter region of Rass association domain family 1 (RASSF1), secreted frizzle related protein 1 (SFRP1), and glutathione-S-transferase class pi 1 was determined by pyrosequencing of the epithelial-enriched and epithelial-depleted cell fractions. RESULTS Pyrosequencing identified a few subjects with significantly increased methylation in 1 or more genes. There was little correlation between the 2 cell fractions within individuals; only 1 woman had increased methylation for 1 gene (SFRP1) in both her enriched and depleted cell fractions. Methylation was positively associated with age for SFRP1 (epithelial-depleted fraction) and with body mass index for RASSF1 (epithelial-enriched cell fraction), respectively. CONCLUSION Overall, results show that the methylation signals vary between different cell types in breast milk and suggest that breast milk can be used to assess DNA methylation patterns associated with increased breast cancer risk.
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- Eva P Browne
- Department of Veterinary & Animal Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary & Animal Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Sociology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Veterinary & Animal Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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El Rhazi K, Bennani B, El Fakir S, Boly A, Bekkali R, Zidouh A, Nejjari C. Public awareness of cancer risk factors in the Moroccan population: a population-based cross-sectional study. BMC Cancer 2014; 14:695. [PMID: 25245224 PMCID: PMC4190496 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-14-695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2013] [Accepted: 09/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In Morocco, knowledge of cancer risk factors, a crucial element in the process of behavioral change, has never been evaluated. This study aims to provide information on the level of awareness of cancer risk factors among the Moroccan general population. METHODS A cross sectional survey was carried out in May 2008, using a stratified sampling method in a representative sample of the Moroccan adult population. The used questionnaire included social and demographic data as well as questions about 14 cancer related factors regarding passive or active smoking, alcoholic beverages, obesity, physical inactivity, food coloring, red meat, fat, salt, fruit, vegetables, olive oil, green tea, coffee, breast-feeding. Subjects had to choose between 3 propositions for each proposed factor (risk factor/Protective factor/Don't Know). The knowledge score was calculated by summing the correct answer for each proposed factor except coffee and food coloring. The answer was assigned 1 if it's correct or 0 if it was incorrect or the participant responded 'don't know. The maximum knowledge score was 12. Multivariate linear regression model was used to evaluate the determinants of knowledge score. RESULTS Among 2891 subjects who participated to the survey, 49.5% were men and 42% were from a rural area. The mean age was 41.6 ± 15.2 years. The mean knowledge score of cancer related factors was 8.45 ± 3.10 points. Knowledge score increased with educational level (β = -0.65 if school year ≤6 versus >6) and housing category (β = 1.80 in high standing housing vs rural housing). It was also higher in urban area, among never smokers and among people never consuming alcohol compared to others groups. CONCLUSION These results provide valuable information necessary to establish relevant cancer prevention strategies in Morocco aiming to enhance and improve people's knowledge about risk factors especially in some target groups.
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- Karima El Rhazi
- />Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdillah University, B.P 1893, Route Sidi Harazem, Km 2.2, Fez, Morocco
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- />Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Team of Microorganisms and Oncogene factors Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdillah University, Fez, Morocco
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- />Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdillah University, B.P 1893, Route Sidi Harazem, Km 2.2, Fez, Morocco
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- />Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdillah University, B.P 1893, Route Sidi Harazem, Km 2.2, Fez, Morocco
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- />Lalla Salma Fondation of Prevention and Traitement of Cancers, Rabat, Morocco
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- />Lalla Salma Fondation of Prevention and Traitement of Cancers, Rabat, Morocco
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- />Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and pharmacy of Fez, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdillah University, B.P 1893, Route Sidi Harazem, Km 2.2, Fez, Morocco
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Imanieh MH, Bagheri F, Alizadeh AM, Ashkani-Esfahani S. Oxytocin has therapeutic effects on cancer, a hypothesis. Eur J Pharmacol 2014; 741:112-23. [PMID: 25094035 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.07.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2014] [Revised: 07/20/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Oxytocin (OT) is the first peptide hormone structurally assessed and chemically synthesized in biologically active form. This hormone acts as an important factor in a human reproductive system particularly during pregnancy and lactation in women. So far, different therapeutic roles for OT have been identified as a spectrum from central and peripheral actions on male and female reproductive systems, circulatory system, musculoskeletal system, etc. Some in vitro and in vivo studies also revealed that OT is responsible for bivariate biological functions involved in cancer as following. By activating OT receptor in tumoral cells, OT enacts as a growth regulator, whether activator or inhibitor. Regarding the increase of OT in some conditions such as breastfeeding, exercise, and multiparity, we can relate the effect of these conditions on cancer with OT effects. Based on this hypothesis, we present a review on the effects of this neuropeptide on various types of cancer and also the influence of these conditions on the same cancer.
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 1419733141, Tehran, Iran.
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Franca EL, Franca-Botelho ADC, Franca JL, Ferrari CKB, Honorio-Franca AC. Repercussions of breastfeeding by diabetic women for breast cancer. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014; 14:6233-9. [PMID: 24377510 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.11.6233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Diabetes represents a serious health problem. In the diabetic state, alterations in metabolism, increased susceptibility to infections and immunological changes occur. The suppression of the immune response has been identified as a relevant factor that contributes to the increase in the rate of infections in these patients. At the same time, breast cancer is the most frequent malignant tumor in women. The molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cancer development have revealed that immune cells functionally regulate epithelial cancer development and progression. Breastfeeding has been hypothesized to reduce the risk of breast cancer. However, early systematic reviews have not yielded consistent findings for this association. The demand for human milk is increasing due to the promotion and consumer acceptance of the health benefits of consuming a natural product rich in bioactive components. However, due to changes in glucose metabolism, the components of the milk from diabetic women are modified depending on the time of evaluation. In this literature review, we summarize important new findings revealing the paradoxical role of breastfeeding in preventing the onset of breast cancer in diabetic mothers. We hypothesized that the milk component production in diabetic mothers is affected by changes in glucose metabolism. Therefore, adequate maternal glycemic control and an adequate duration of breastfeeding for diabetic mothers are crucial to ensure that the immunity components are able to confer protection against breast cancer.
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- Eduardo Luzia Franca
- Institute of Biological and Health Science, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso, Brazil E-mail :
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