An overview of triple negative breast cancer for surgical oncologists Journal Article
| Authors: | Sharma, S.; Barry, M.; Gallagher, D. J.; Kell, M.; Sacchini, V. |
| Article Title: | An overview of triple negative breast cancer for surgical oncologists |
| Abstract: | Triple negative breast cancers (TNBCs) represent a distinct subgroup of breast cancers with an immunohistochemical phenotype that is negative for oestrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2). The aim of this article is to provide a broad overview of recent developments in the diagnosis and management of TNBC for surgical oncologists. This overview discusses the subtypes of TNBC and the relationship between this type of breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene. In addition, the article explores recent advances in the treatment of TNBC from a surgical, radiation, and medical oncology point of view. Lastly, evolving therapeutic strategies that have potential to enhance outcomes for patients with TNBC are also discussed. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. |
| Keywords: | cancer surgery; review; cancer risk; systemic therapy; cancer adjuvant therapy; cancer patient; cancer radiotherapy; follow up; cancer diagnosis; oncology; cancer genetics; tumor suppressor gene; radiosensitivity; perioperative period; molecular biology; triple negative breast cancer; human; priority journal; surgical oncologist; breast surgery oncology |
| Journal Title: | Surgical Oncology |
| Volume: | 24 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 0960-7404 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2015-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 276 |
| End Page: | 283 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.suronc.2015.06.007 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 26092709 |
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| Notes: | Export Date: 2 October 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
