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Research Article: ABVS-Based Radiomics for Early Predicting the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Breast Cancers

Date Published: 2023-08-15

Abstract:
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) plays a crucial role in managing breast cancer (BC) by facilitating tumor size reduction, transforming inoperable cases into operable ones, and increasing the chances of breast-conserving surgery. This treatment is beneficial for various types of breast cancer, including locally advanced breast cancers and other cases where tumor shrinkage is essential for effective surgical intervention. However, it is noteworthy that the treatment efficacy of NAC is suboptimal for many patients, with only %-% achieving a pathological complete response (pCR) following treatment. Current techniques for evaluating NAC efficacy, including medical imaging and pCR evaluation, rely on post-treatment examinations, which may consequently lead to delayed treatment alterations for patients with suboptimal responses. Therefore, the timely identification of insufficient NAC response is essential, as it facilitates prompt adjustments to treatment strategies and minimizes risks related to postponed surgery, disease progression, and severe toxic side effects in patients who receive limited benefits from NAC.

Introduction:
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) plays a crucial role in managing breast cancer (BC) by facilitating tumor size reduction, transforming inoperable cases into operable ones, and increasing the chances of breast-conserving surgery. This treatment is beneficial for various types of breast cancer, including locally advanced breast cancers and other cases where tumor shrinkage is essential for effective surgical intervention. However, it is noteworthy that the treatment efficacy of NAC is suboptimal for many patients,…

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