Early Diagnoses and Treatments of Uncommon Breast Cancers

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18 October 2022

Editorial: Early diagnoses and treatments of uncommon breast cancers

Ernestina Marianna De Francesco

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Veronica Vella

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Veronica Vella

University of Catania

Ernestina Marianna De Francesco

University of Catania

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7.8 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer within the 5 years before 2021, making it the world’s most prevalent cancer. Although there are recognized risk factors such as increasing age, obesity, genetics, and hormonal therapy, approximately half of breast cancer cases develop in women with no identifiable risk factors, excluding gender and age.

Breast cancer is categorized into three major subtypes based on the presence or absence of molecular markers for estrogen or progesterone receptors and human epidermal growth factor 2(ERBB2; formerly HER2), showing different risk profiles and treatment strategies. Early detection and treatment have proven to increase the survival rate. As it is often characterized by a lack of early symptoms, it is fundamental to identify new markers and techniques aiming at identifying this cancer at early stages, especially in the case of uncommon forms of breast tumors.

This Research Topic welcomes submissions focusing on new breast cancer markers, early detection techniques, and treatments. We are particularly interested in manuscripts on uncommon and lower incidence rates of breast cancer. We welcome Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Case Reports and Opinions/Perspective articles.

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Veronica Vella

University of Catania

Ernestina Marianna De Francesco

University of Catania

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Frontiers in Endocrinology

Cancer Endocrinology

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Cancer Endocrinology

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