Can Patients with Multiple Breast Cancers in the Same Breast Avoid Mastectomy by Having Multiple Lumpectomies to Achieve Equivalent Rates of Local Breast Cancer Recurrence? Response to the Preliminary Alliance 11102 Trial Report

171 Background: Oncotype DX Score is a 21-gene expression analysis that has been validated clinically as a reliable predictor of breast cancer recurrence for ER-positive, node-negative breast cancers. Obesity is recognized as a risk factor for many cancers, including breast cancer. Additionally obesity has been shown to be an independent prognostic factor in breast cancer. The primary objective of this study is to determine the correlation between obesity and Oncotype DX score, hence the relationship between obesity and breast cancer recurrence in ER-positive breast cancer. The secondary objective is to investigate the association between weight gain after diagnosis and breast cancer recurrence. Methods: An IRB-exempted retrospective chart review of female patients at Wellspan Group with ER-positive breast cancer who had Oncotype DX analysis in 2008 and 2009. Data collected included Oncotype DX score and BMI (at diagnosis, 6 months and 12 months). Data were analyzed to determine the correlation between Oncotype DX score and BMI at diagnosis, at 6 months and at 12 months. The correlation between Oncotype DX score and BMI changes at 12 months also was determined. Results: A total of 125 patients were identified; 103 had BMI recorded at diagnosis, 88 had BMI recorded at 6 months and 87 had BMI recorded at 12 months. Of these, we were able to determine the BMI changes at 12 months for 82 patients. The Pearson correlation scores were 0.091 (p = 0.361), 0.074 (p = 0.492), and 0.047 (p = 0.669) for BMI at diagnosis, at 6 months and at 12 months respectively. The Pearson correlation score was 0.007 (p = 0.948) for BMI changes at 12 months. Conclusions: Obesity and weight gain are not independent predictors of recurrence in patients with ER-positive breast cancer. The reported adverse prognostic associations may be more prominent in ER-negative breast cancers. This is consistent with the reports suggesting a higher rate of ER-negative, high-grade cancers in obese women as well as a greater magnitude of benefit from dietary and weight reduction interventions seen in women with ER-negative cancers.

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Breast cancer recurrence rate in patients treated for early breast cancer.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e12508 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e12508-e12508

Author(s):

Cecilia Munguti ◽

Miriam Claire Mutebi ◽

Mukuhi Ng'ang'a ◽

Ronald Wasike

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Recurrence Rate ◽

Early Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Recurrence ◽

Age At Diagnosis ◽

Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽

Breast Cancers ◽

Breast Examination ◽

The Mean

e12508 Background: Recurrence rates for early breast cancer vary in different studies from 7% to 18%. Recurrent breast cancer is associated with poorer outcome and higher mortality rates. The recurrence rate in the Kenyan population remains unknown despite high prevalence of known risk factors. Methods: Single institution retrospective study of all women (18 -75 years) treated for early breast cancer at a single center private tertiary unit from 2009 to 2017. Results: 239 patient records were reviewed. The mean age at diagnosis was 51 (SD13.1). 98% of women presented with a palpable breast lesion. The molecular sub-type’s prevalence was: ER/PR+ (76%), triple negative (12.1%), HER2+ (2.9%). The overall recurrence rate was 7.2%, 66% recurrences were loco-regional, while 27% were metastatic disease, with 61% of the recurrences being detected initially on clinical/ self-breast examination. 77% of the recurrences were in women with ER/PR+ molecular sub-types. Recurrences in women with DCIS (2/27) were invasive breast cancers. There were no identified risk factors on uni-variate and multivariate regression analysis which conferred a risk of breast cancer recurrence. Discussion: The mean age at diagnosis in this group is younger than the western average (65 - 75 years). Majority of the women presented with symptoms – a presentation that differs from that of countries with a national breast cancer screening program. The molecular distribution of breast cancers is comparable to western populations. Conclusions: Recurrence rate for early breast cancer in this series is 7.2%, which is comparable with documented western data, with majority of the recurrences being detected initially on clinical/self-breast examination.

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Interaction of dietary polyphenols with molecular signaling pathways of antiestrogen resistance: possible role in breast cancer recurrence

Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation ◽

10.1515/hmbci-2012-0022 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Harini S. Aiyer ◽

Kerrie B. Bouker ◽

Katherine L. Cook ◽

Caroline O.B. Facey ◽

Rong Hu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Signaling Pathways ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors ◽

Molecular Mechanisms ◽

De Novo ◽

Cancer Recurrence ◽

Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽

Molecular Signaling ◽

Breast Cancers ◽

Dietary Polyphenols

AbstractBreast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women and its global incidence is rising rapidly. Adjuvant hormonal therapy, with antiestrogens (AE) such as tamoxifen and fulvestrant, is highly effective in the treatment of estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers and is largely responsible for the increase in survival rates seen in the past four decades. However, nearly 50% of women with ER+ cancer display de novo or acquired resistance to AE therapies. Potential molecular mechanisms driving the resistance phenotype are beginning to be elucidated, allowing further development of more effective therapeutic and preventive strategies to reduce the overall mortality due to breast cancer. Over 70% of breast cancer survivors surveyed report increasing their comsumption of fruits, vegetables, and natural product supplements upon diagnosis. These are rich sources of dietary polyphenols (PPs) that can interact with cell-signaling pathways involved in the development of AE resistance. However, research on mechanisms by which these agents may affect AE resistance and whether PP intake can significantly change breast cancer recurrence is limited. We summarize the available data on the effects of PPs on breast cancer recurrence and the interactions of these compounds with some of the signaling pathways hypothesized to drive cell death and survival involved in the development of AE resistance in breast cancer.

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