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ArticleJournal of oncology2020

Impact of Commercialized Genomic Tests on Adjuvant Treatment Decisions in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients.

Hazem I Assi, Ibrahim A Alameh, Jessica Khoury, Nour Abdul Halim, Fadi El Karak, Fadi Farhat, Juliett Berro, Eman Sbaity, Maya Charafeddine, Arafat Tfayli and 2 more

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Article in Journal of oncology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Hazem I AssiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8483-0938
Ibrahim A AlamehDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6969-4472
Jessica KhouryDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Nour Abdul HalimDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Fadi El KarakDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Hotel Dieu de France University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
Fadi FarhatDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center, Saida, Lebanon.
Juliett BerroDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Eman SbaityDepartment of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Maya CharafeddineDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Arafat TfayliDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Ziad SalemDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Nagi El SaghirDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
American University of Beirut Medical Center · LBHammoud Hospital University Medical Center · LBHôtel-Dieu de France · LB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAdvances in genomic techniques have been valuable in guiding decisions regarding the treatment of early breast cancer (EBC) patients. These multigene assays include Oncotype DX, Prosigna, and Endopredict. There has generally been a tendency to overtreat or undertreat patients, and having reliable prognostic factors could significantly improve rates of appropriate treatment administration. In this study, we showcase the impact of genomic tests on adjuvant treatment decisions in EBC patients. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis is a retrospective study that includes EBC patients treated between December 2016 and February 2018. The physician's choice of treatment was recorded before and after obtaining the results of the genomics tests. Baseline demographics and pathological data were collected from medical records.

resultsA total of 75 patients were included. Fifty patients underwent Oncotype DX genomic analysis, 11 patients underwent Prosigna analysis, and 14 patients underwent Endopredict analysis. A total of 21 physicians' plans (28%) were initially undecided and then carried out after obtaining genomic test results. 13 patients were planned to undergo endocrine therapy alone, while 8 were planned to undergo both endocrine therapy and chemotherapy. Treatment was changed in 26 patients (34.67%). The decision to deescalate therapy was taken in 19 patients (25.33%). The decision to escalate treatment was made in 7 patients (9.33%).

conclusionOur study demonstrates the importance of genomics testing, as it assisted physicians in avoiding unnecessary adjuvant chemotherapy in 25.33% of patients, thus reducing side effects of chemotherapy and the financial burden on patients.

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