22. Analysis of Recurrence Time and Its Patterns in Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Sarah Khan, Ahmed Ijaz Masood and Zil-e-Huma
ABSTRACT
Objective: To evaluate the pattern and time of recurrence of triple negative breast cancer among patients treated in a tertiary care hospital.
Study Design: Descriptive study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Radiotherapy & Oncology, Nishtar Hospital Multan January 2014 to December 2018.
Materials and Methods: Forty females who presented with recurrence of triple negative breast cancer were included. Data of baseline variables at the time of first diagnosis, treatment required, and time of first recurrence was noted for each patient.
Results: There were 30 (75%) having age 35-60 years who presented with recurrence. Invasive ductal carcinoma was commonest in patients of recurrence with prevalence rate of 85%. Recurrence occurred within first 06 months in 08 (20%) patients and in 24 (60%) within 06 to 12 months. Regional recurrence occurred in 14 patients, out of which 08 (57.1%) were having axillary involvement. All of the 40 patients were having distant meta-stasis.
Conclusion: Recurrence is very common within first 12 months after primary treatment in patients with triple negative breast cancer. In present study, recurrence occurred in 80% patients after primary treatment. Loco-regional recurrence occurred in 65% patients, and all of the patients developed subsequent metastasis.
Key Words: Triple negative breast cancer, Recurrence, Pattern
Citation of article: Khan S, Masood MI, Huma Z. Analysis of Recurrence Time and Its Patterns in Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Med Forum 2020;31(8):93-96.