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ArticleBreast cancer research and treatment2019

Outcome for triple negative breast cancer in a retrospective cohort with an emphasis on response to platinum-based neoadjuvant therapy.

Elaine M Walsh, Aliaa Shalaby, Mark O'Loughlin, Nessa Keane, Mark J Webber, Michael J Kerin, Maccon M Keane, Sharon A Glynn, Grace M Callagy

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Article in Breast cancer research and treatment, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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18 citing papers in PubMed, 25 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Elaine M WalshDiscipline of Pathology, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, NUI Galway, Costello Road, Galway, Ireland.
Aliaa ShalabyDiscipline of Pathology, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, NUI Galway, Costello Road, Galway, Ireland.
Mark O'LoughlinDiscipline of Pathology, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, NUI Galway, Costello Road, Galway, Ireland.
Nessa KeaneDiscipline of Pathology, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, NUI Galway, Costello Road, Galway, Ireland.
Mark J WebberDiscipline of Pathology, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, NUI Galway, Costello Road, Galway, Ireland.
Michael J KerinDiscipline of Surgery, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, NUI Galway, Costello Road, Galway, Ireland.
Maccon M KeaneDepartment of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland.
Sharon A GlynnDiscipline of Pathology, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, NUI Galway, Costello Road, Galway, Ireland.
Grace M CallagyDiscipline of Pathology, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, NUI Galway, Costello Road, Galway, Ireland. grace.callagy@nuigalway.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2940-7392
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway · IEUniversity Hospital Galway · IE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe rate of pathological complete response (pCR) for patients with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is increased when carboplatin is added to neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). However, while phase III trial data showing a survival benefit are awaited, carboplatin is not yet standard-of-care for TNBC. The aim of this study was to examine the rate of pCR and the outcome for those treated with carboplatin and to examine the predictors of response to therapy.

methodsThe retrospective series comprised 333 consecutive patients with TNBC (median follow-up time, 43 months). Adjuvant chemotherapy was given to 51% (n = 168) of patients and 29% (n = 97) received anthracycline-taxane NACT with carboplatin given to 9% (n = 31) of patients.

resultsOverall, 25% (n = 78) of patients experienced a breast cancer recurrence and 22% (n = 68) died from disease. A pCR breast and pCR breast/axilla was more common in those who received carboplatin (n = 18, 58% and n = 17, 55%, respectively) compared those who did not (n = 23, 36% and n = 18, 28%, respectively) (p = 0.041 and p = 0.011, respectively). By multivariable analysis, carboplatin and high tumor grade were independent predictors of pCR breast/axilla (OR

conclusionCarboplatin therapy and high tumor grade are associated with a significant increase in the rate of pCR, which is an independent predictor of outcome. These data support the use of carboplatin in NACT for TNBC, while results from phase III studies are awaited.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarboplatinChemotherapy, AdjuvantCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoadjuvant TherapyRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsYoung AdultCarboplatinBreast cancerCarboplatinNeoadjuvantPathological complete responseSurvivalTriple negative

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