Long-term survival in Japanese patients with node-negative breast cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Kato T, Kimura T, Miyakawa R, Fujii A, Yamamoto K, Kameoka S, Nishikawa T, Kasajima T
Primary Institution: Tokyo Women's Medical University
Hypothesis
This study aims to determine the value of blood vessel invasion and other factors in predicting survival rates in patients with node-negative breast cancer.
Conclusion
Blood vessel invasion, PCNA, and tumor size are important indicators for long-term survival in Japanese patients with node-negative breast cancer.
Supporting Evidence
- BVI, PCNA, and tumor size were found to be independent prognostic factors.
- The study followed patients for a median of 10 years.
- 10.5% of patients had recurrence and 7.5% died of breast cancer.
Takeaway
The study found that certain factors can help doctors predict how long patients with a specific type of breast cancer might live.
Methodology
The study analyzed various clinicopathological factors in 200 patients with node-negative breast cancer over a median follow-up of 10 years.
Participant Demographics
Japanese patients with node-negative breast cancer.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P = 0.0159, P = 0.0368, P = 0.0165, P = 0.0001, P = 0.0190, P = 0.0399
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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