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ArticleBreast cancer research and treatment2025

Clinical treatment score post-5 years and survival benefit from extended endocrine therapy for breast cancer patients under and over 50 years of age.

Jee Hyun Ahn, Suk Jun Lee, Seung Hye Yang, Jee Ye Kim, Hyung Seok Park, Seung Il Kim, Byeong-Woo Park, Seho Park

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Jee Hyun AhnDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Suk Jun LeeDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Seung Hye YangDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Jee Ye KimDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Hyung Seok ParkDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Seung Il KimDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Byeong-Woo ParkDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Seho ParkDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea. PSH1025@yuhs.ac.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8089-2755

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Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to determine whether clinical treatment score post-5 years (CTS5) could predict the clinical benefits of extended endocrine therapy (ExET) in young and old patients.

methodsWe reviewed 2495 hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients treated between 2001 and 2012 who were free from recurrence or death during the 5 years post-surgery in South Korea. The cohort was analyzed separately based on age (≤ 50 years and > 50 years). Multivariable analysis was conducted, and a cutoff of CTS5 < 3.13 was defined as the low group and CTS5 ≥ 3.13 as the intermediate/high (int/high) group.

resultsThe median follow-up duration was 115 months. Regardless of young and old age at diagnosis, the low group displayed considerably enhanced disease-free survival. Multivariate analysis revealed that the low group emerged as an independent and favorable prognostic factor for disease-free survival after adjusting for ExET use and prognostic parameters. Patients in the low group demonstrated a trend toward improved overall survival compared to those in the int/high group, reaching marginal statistical significance. ExET use demonstrated a significant correlation with improved disease-free survival, particularly in patients aged ≤ 50 years.

conclusionsExET should be considered in premenopausal and postmenopausal breast cancer patients with high CTS5 levels.

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Antineoplastic Agents, HormonalBreast NeoplasmsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAge FactorsDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisReceptors, EstrogenRepublic of KoreaTreatment OutcomeAntineoplastic Agents, HormonalReceptors, EstrogenAromatase inhibitorsBreast neoplasmClinical decision rulesSelective estrogen receptor modulatorsSurvival analysis

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PMCPMC12031770

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