Impact of Age on Outcomes in Women with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology 2026

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Authors: Regina Matar-Ujvary, Kristina Fecanji, Varadan Sevilimedu, Giacomo Montagna, Mary L. Gemignani
DOI: 10.1177/21565333261421530
Cited by: 1
References: 28

Abstract

Purpose: Previous literature suggests that age does not impact outcomes in women with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Young women have a higher rate of achieving pathologic complete response (pCR); however, the impact of age on outcomes and the type of surgery performed following neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is not well studied. Methods: An institutional retrospective database review identified women with TNBC who underwent NAC followed by surgery from 03/2010 to 09/2019. Clinicopathologic, treatment, and outcome variables were compared between women aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Breast Lesions and Carcinomas Breast Implant and Reconstruction

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Pages
21565333261421530–21565333261421530
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN