Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, NL, Mexico
Victor Baylon Valdez , Luisa F Gonzalez-Gonzalez , Enrique Jose Zamudio Lozoya , Patricio Ochoa-Elizondo , Paolo Mendoza-Muraira , Regina Martinez-Garcia Lascurain , Rafael Martinez-Sanciprian , Valeria Bates Rodriguez , América Susana Mares García , Gustavo Gil Reza Bravo , Rene Lazaro Gonzalez Mendoza
Background: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype characterized by the absence of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and HER2 expression. This subtype is associated with a poorer prognosis and higher recurrence rates compared to other breast cancer subtypes. Understanding the histopathological and clinical characteristics of TNBC is crucial for improving early detection, clinical management, and treatment outcomes. In this context, a descriptive analysis was conducted to explore the association between TNBC and histological grade, histopathological type, and clinical stage at the State Cancer Center. Methods: A retrospective, single-center study was conducted at Chihuahua's State Cancer Center, where medical records of patients aged ≥ 18 years old diagnosed with TNBC between January 2018 and December 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Data related to weight, histological grade, histopathological type, and clinical stage at TNBC diagnosis were collected. Frequency analysis was performed to determine the distribution of these characteristics in the TNBC patient population. Additionally, the association between histological grade and clinical stage at diagnosis was examined using appropriate statistical tests. Results: During the study period, 753 patients were diagnosed with breast cancer. Of these, 84 (11%) were diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and were included in the study. The mean age was 49 ± 13 years, with a mean BMI of 28 ± 5. The most common histologic subtype in this group was invasive ductal carcinoma, accounting for 78 (93%) of the TNBC cases. At the time of diagnosis, 19 (23%) were diagnosed with stage IIA, 17 (20%) with stage IIIA, 9 (11%) with stage IV, and 4 (5%) were detected in situ. Overall, the majority were identified as grade 3 tumors (44; 52%). Finally, within the stage IIA group, the majority were grade 3 tumors (58%). Conclusions: As seen in other cohorts, we found a similar frequency of TNBC among patients with breast cancer in our facility in the northwest of Mexico. The distribution of clinical stages highlights the varying degrees of disease progression at the time of diagnosis, with a considerable portion presenting at advanced stages. Moreover, these insights underscore the urgent need for improved screening strategies and early detection methods.
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