2018
Homologous recombination deficiency and host anti-tumor immunity in triple-negative breast cancer
Telli ML, Stover DG, Loi S, Aparicio S, Carey LA, Domchek SM, Newman L, Sledge GW, Winer EP. Homologous recombination deficiency and host anti-tumor immunity in triple-negative breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2018, 171: 21-31. PMID: 29736741, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-018-4807-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntineoplastic AgentsB7-H1 AntigenBiomarkers, TumorDisease SusceptibilityDNA DamageDNA RepairFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenes, BRCA1Genes, BRCA2Germ-Line MutationHomologous RecombinationHumansImmunityImmunomodulationMolecular Targeted TherapyProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsConceptsHost anti-tumor immunityAnti-tumor immunityHomologous recombination deficiencyBreast cancerPurposeTriple-negative breast cancerAnti-tumor immune cellsRecombination deficiencyTriple-negative breast cancerCare systemic therapyImmune-directed therapiesImmune cell subsetsHomologous recombination DNA repair deficiencyBRCA2 mutation carriersBiomarker-driven approachBreast cancer subtypesPARP inhibitor olaparibHR-deficient tumorsDNA repair capacityMetastatic diseaseSystemic therapyImmune infiltratesImproved prognosisCell subsetsImmune cellsWorse outcomes
1997
Genetic Testing for Susceptibility to Breast Cancer: Findings from Women's Focus Groups
Tessaro I, Borstelmann N, Regan K, Rimer B, Winer E. Genetic Testing for Susceptibility to Breast Cancer: Findings from Women's Focus Groups. Journal Of Women's Health 1997, 6: 317-327. PMID: 9201666, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.1997.6.317.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerGenetic testingLoss of insuranceSupport needsPositive test resultsWomen's focus groupsFocus groupsUnaffected womenLifestyle changesMore public educationWomen's knowledgeMedical treatmentBRCA1 testingBRCA1 mutationsCancerWomenLifestyle choicesEffect of testingBalanced informationWomen's decisionsPhysiciansFamily membersFocus group discussionsSuch testingWomen's concerns