High breast density tied to impaired recurrence-free cancer survival

This study may lead to insights on risk factors related to tumor biology, mammographic patterns at diagnosis, and breast cancer recurrence, which in turn could be used to tailor surveillance,” the Lång team wrote. Surveillance programs post-breast cancer treatment have become more important as reports indicate the number of women living with breast cancer is rising. The researchers highlighted that identifying links between mammographic features and recurrence could help design follow-up strategies. This could lead to earlier detection of recurrence. Lång and colleagues analyzed associations between mammographic features at diagnosis and their potential association with recurrence-free survival. The study included data from 1,082 women who were part of the prospective Malmö Diet and Cancer Study (1991-2014). The women were assessed for locoregional and distant recurrences, with a median follow-up of 10.15 years. Out of the total women, 265 (24.4%) had recurrent disease. Additionally, the team found ties between high mammographic breast density at diagnosis and impaired recurrent-free survival. This included an adjusted hazard ratio (HR) of 1.32. The researchers also analyzed data that was limited to screening-detected breast cancer. They reported that the association between high breast density and impaired recurrent-free survival was stronger, with an adjusted HR of 2.12. The study also found no significant association between recurrent-free survival and separate ...
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