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ArticleCancers2025

Neurofilaments as Prognostic Biomarkers in the Assessment of the Risk of Advanced Taxane-Induced Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients-A Pilot Study.

Agata Makówka, Malgorzata Fuksiewicz, Anna Bałata, Anna Borowiec, Katarzyna Pogoda, Zbigniew Nowecki, Agnieszka Jagiello-Gruszfeld, Beata Janas, Beata Kotowicz

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Agata MakówkaCancer Biomarkers and Cytokines Laboratory Unit, Maria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-5607-3047
Malgorzata FuksiewiczCancer Biomarkers and Cytokines Laboratory Unit, Maria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-9625-423X
Anna BałataDepartment of Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery, Maria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.
Anna BorowiecOncological Clinic I, Maria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-4865-652X
Katarzyna PogodaDepartment of Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery, Maria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-9902-711X
Zbigniew NoweckiDepartment of Breast Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery, Maria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.
Agnieszka Jagiello-GruszfeldMaria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-2698-5499
Beata JanasOccupational Medicine Clinic, Maria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.
Beata KotowiczCancer Biomarkers and Cytokines Laboratory Unit, Maria Sklodowska-Curie-National Research Institute of Oncology, Roentgena St. 5, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-6790-3413

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Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology SN/MGW2/2023
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Abstract

objectivesThe aim of the present study was to assess the clinical value of measuring the concentration of neurofilament light chains (NF-Ls) in the diagnosis of taxane-induced neuropathy (CIPN) during neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in breast cancer patients.

methodsThis study included a total of 94 patients who qualified for NAC with taxanes. Serum samples were collected before starting NAC, after three and six cycles, and 3-6 months after NAC. The NF-L concentration was determined using the Ella technology. The assessment of CIPN was based on the clinical symptoms included in the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 scores.

resultsThe median NF-L concentrations increased during NAT monitoring. After the end of therapy, a significant decrease in NF-L concentrations was observed (

conclusionsIn this study, we demonstrated the usefulness of NF-L levels to confirm neuropathy early in the course of treatment, which is important as the questionnaire-based assessment of neuropathy currently used in practice remains subjective. Ultimately, serum NF-L levels are helpful in determining the severity of NAC-induced neuropathy among breast cancer patients.

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biomarkerbreast cancerneuropathyNF-L

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PMID40149322
PMCPMC11940669

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