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ArticleInternational journal of breast cancer2026

Survival and Predictors in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Surgery for Spinal Metastases: Insights From a Single-Center Cohort.

Leonardo Olijnyk, Vivian Huong Hoang Thien Le, Edisond Florial, Fidaa Al-Shakfa, Jean-Marc Mac-Thiong, Maroun Rizkallah, Ghassan Boubez, Jesse Shen, Zhi Wang

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Leonardo OlijnykDepartment of Neurosurgery, Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, Canada, horizonnb.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9947-1360
Vivian Huong Hoang Thien LeFaculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada, umontreal.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6590-0047
Edisond FlorialCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9992-8639
Fidaa Al-ShakfaCentre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada.
Jean-Marc Mac-ThiongDepartment of Surgery, Hôpital du Sacre-Coeur, Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
Maroun RizkallahDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital, Moncton, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2592-7841
Ghassan BoubezDepartment of Surgery, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada.
Jesse ShenDepartment of Surgery, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8241-8934
Zhi WangDepartment of Surgery, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Centre Hospitalier de L'Universite de Montreal, Montreal, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5715-9245

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Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy among women globally, with spinal metastases significantly impacting morbidity and mortality. Surgical intervention plays a crucial role in managing symptomatic spinal lesions, yet prognostic factors and outcomes remain areas of active investigation. This study aims to evaluate survival rates and identify predictors in patients with breast cancer undergoing surgery for spinal metastases. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 97 patients who underwent surgery for spinal breast cancer metastases at a single center over a 12-year period. Data included epidemiological and preoperative profiles, biological markers, and radiological findings. Survival outcomes were assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis, and prognostic factors were analyzed via Cox regression. Results: Postoperative overall survival rates were 72%, 64%, and 34% at 1, 2, and 5 years, respectively. Significant predictors of survival included tobacco use (HR 1.7, Conclusion: This study provides one of the largest single-center experiences of surgery for spinal metastases from breast cancer in the modern treatment era. We found that overall preoperative performance and biological markers, remains a key predictor of survival, while neurological status, disease spread and spinal instability have no impact than in long-term survival. These results reflect advances in systemic therapy and surgical care, supporting surgery as an important part of multidisciplinary management for selected patients.

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breast canceroncology spine surgeryprognostic factorsspinal metastases

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PMCPMC13458279

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