Decoding male breast cancer: epidemiological insights, cutting-edge treatments, and future perspectives
Discover Oncology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Март 19, 2025
Breast
cancer
is
predominantly
recognized
as
a
condition
affecting
women,
however,
male
breast
(MBC),
despite
its
rarity,
represents
significant
and
serious
malignancy
in
men.
Accounting
for
approximately
1%
of
all
cases,
MBC
often
diagnosed
at
later
stage
compared
to
female
cancer,
primarily
due
lack
awareness
the
absence
screening
programs
tailored
This
delayed
diagnosis
typically
results
poorer
prognoses
more
limited
treatment
options.
Over
past
decade,
there
has
been
notable
increase
research
surrounding
MBC.
surge
largely
driven
by
recognition
unique
epidemiological
biological
characteristics,
which
are
distinct
from
those
cancer.
However,
low
incidence,
many
aspects
MBC,
including
etiology,
clinical
presentation,
optimal
strategies,
remain
inadequately
understood.
paper
aims
provide
comprehensive
review
examining
mortality
rates,
characteristics
on
global
scale.
Additionally,
it
explores
economic
burden
associated
with
disease,
identifies
key
risk
factors,
discusses
current
preventive
measures.
Finally,
will
offer
insights
into
future
directions
potential
advancements
Язык: Английский
Comprehensive Analysis of Predictors and Outcomes in Breast Cancer Screening in Romania: Insights from Demographic, Clinical, and Lifestyle Factors
Oana Maria Burciu,
Ioan Sas,
Adrian-Grigore Merce
и другие.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(5), С. 1415 - 1415
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Background/Objectives:
The
primary
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
provide
a
more
in-depth
insight
into
various
demographic,
clinical,
and
lifestyle
factors
in
relation
breast
cancer
predict
the
extent
which
certain
variables
described
as
“predictors”
might
lead
further
investigation.
By
analyzing
large
cohort,
we
are
able
valuable
up-to-date
information
on
screening,
support
specialists,
enhance
international
screening
guidelines.
Methods:
We
screened
for
population
women
aged
50
69
years
by
using
standardized
imaging
method
(breast
mammography)
ultrasonography
complementary
imagistic
tool,
compared
results
with
gold
standard,
biopsy.
For
this,
58,760
no
known
history
coming
from
4
major
regions
Romania
(North-East,
North-West,
South-East,
West)
were
first
evaluated
through
mammography.
Out
these,
3197
positive
mammograms
subsequently
underwent
ultrasound
examination.
remaining
688
patients
referred
Results:
statistical
analysis
revealed
several
predictors
such
body
mass
index
(BMI),
family
medical
cancer,
age
at
birth,
menopause
that
influenced
progression
mammography
(first
stage
program)
towards
echography
(additional
modality).
Furthermore,
established
age,
BMI
significant
biopsy
(the
last
program).
number
biopsies
(688)
out
total
(58,760),
calculated
detection
rate
8
per
1000
patients.
Lastly,
studying
patient
demographics
context
(BC)
observed
participants
an
urban
environment
presented
higher
mammographic
ones
rural
provenience.
Conclusions:
Our
analyzed
cohort
offers
real
world
data
shows
multiple
positively
associated
increased
risk
BC.
Older
older
menopausal
all
estrogen-dependent
linked
our
study.
findings
concerning
rural/urban
disparities
regional
differences
highlight
need
region-specific
interventions
address
factors,
improve
healthcare
access,
follow-up
protocols,
particularly
underserved
areas
like
North-East
South-East
regions.
Язык: Английский
Predictors of Recurrence and Overall Survival in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Surgery: A Comprehensive Statistical Analysis
Cancers,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(6), С. 924 - 924
Опубликована: Март 8, 2025
Background/Objectives:
This
study
evaluates
the
impact
of
clinical,
pathological,
and
treatment-related
factors
on
breast
cancer
recurrence
overall
survival
following
neoadjuvant
chemotherapy
surgery.
Patients
Method:
A
total
298
patients
treated
at
Diakoneo
Diak
Klinikum,
Schwäbisch
Hall,
Germany
(2010–2021)
were
analyzed.
Key
variables
included
hormone
receptor
status,
molecular
subtypes,
tumor
grade,
treatment
protocols,
metastatic
disease
diagnosis.
Results:
Recurrence
was
strongly
associated
with
(p
<
0.001)
but
not
status
or
subtypes.
Platinum/taxane-based
linked
to
a
lower
risk
=
0.05)
compared
anthracycline-based
regimens.
had
significantly
(27.91%
vs.
8.24%,
p
0.001).
Logistic
regression
suggested
trend
toward
increased
in
ER-positive
PR-negative
patients,
though
statistically
significant.
These
findings
emphasize
importance
personalized
strategies
highlight
need
for
future
studies
incorporating
genomic
data
residual
analysis
refine
prediction
therapy
selection.
Язык: Английский
Comprehensive Analysis of Receptor Status, Histopathological Classifications (B1–B5), and Cumulative Histological Dimensions in Breast Cancer: Predictors of Malignancy and Diagnostic Implications
Oana Maria Burciu,
Ioan Sas,
Adrian-Grigore Merce
и другие.
Cancers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(20), С. 3471 - 3471
Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2024
Breast
cancer
has
become
one
of
the
most
serious
and
widespread
public
health
concerns
globally,
affecting
an
increasing
number
women-and,
in
rare
cases,
men-across
world.
It
is
common
among
women
across
all
countries.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
evaluate
influence
demographic
factors,
medical
reproductive
history,
diagnostic
techniques,
hormone
receptor
status
on
development
progression
breast
cancer.
Язык: Английский
Efficacy and Safety of Paclitaxel-Based PD-1/PD-L1 Immunotherapies for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Clinical Medicine Insights Oncology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Background:
Triple
negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
a
deadly
subtype
of
with
limited
treatment
options.
Currently,
programmed
death
1
(PD-1)/programmed
ligand
(PD-L1)
inhibitors
have
become
the
first
choice
for
immunotherapies.
Despite
paclitaxel
being
considered
cornerstone
drug
in
treatment,
effectiveness,
safety,
and
optimal
selection
its
combination
PD-1/PD-L1
remain
uncertain.
Methods:
We
conducted
systematic
review
network
meta-analysis,
performing
comprehensive
literature
search
across
PubMed,
Embase,
Cochrane
Library
from
inception
each
database
through
May
18,
2024.
Selected
trials
were
those
that
assessed
efficacy
safety
paclitaxel-based
therapies
TNBC.
The
primary
endpoint
was
overall
survival
(OS),
while
secondary
outcomes
included
progression-free
(PFS),
adverse
events
(AEs),
response
rate
(ORR),
Pathological
complete
(pCR).
This
study
registered
PROSPERO
under
registration
number
CRD42023429651.
Results:
A
total
8
RCTs
meeting
our
eligibility
criteria
included,
involving
4626
patients
who
received
either
Paclitaxel
(Paclitaxel-placebo/chemotherapy)
or
durvalumab,
pembrolizumab,
atezolizumab,
toripalimab
paclitaxel.
pooled
results
demonstrated
Durvalumab
combined
significantly
reduced
hazard
ratio
OS
(surface
cumulative
ranking
[SUCRA]:
91.05%)
PFS
compared
alone
(SUCRA:
83.52%).
Additionally,
plus
improved
ORR
(odds
[OR]:
2.30;
95%
credible
interval
[CrI]:
1.10–5.20).
For
outcomes,
Atezolizumab
showed
favorable
profile
AEs,
no
significant
differences
observed
between
groups.
In
pCR
study,
Pembrolizumab
most
effective
option
81.85%).
Conclusions:
When
paclitaxel,
exhibit
benefit.
represents
option.
future,
attention
should
be
paid
to
TNBC
subtypes
dosage,
as
these
factors
may
help
design
personalized
programs.
Язык: Английский