Naif Abdullah R Almalki, Mohammed Obaid Alharbi, Mirza Rafi Baig, Salma Naqvi, Fahad A Al-Abbasi, Mohammed Usaid, Firoz Anwar
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Abstract
Background: Breast cancer remains a major global health concern due to its heterogeneous nature influenced by genetic, biological, and environmental factors. Serum biomarkers offer promises for improving diagnostic precision and monitoring treatment response.
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic significance of serum biomarkers including CA-125, CA-19-9, and CA-15-3 in breast cancer patients and to explore associations with clinical and biochemical parameters.
Methods: A retrospective, single-center study was conducted in the Hail region, involving 187 breast cancer patients. Data were extracted from electronic health records. Statistical analyses, including ANOVA and regression models, assessed the relationships between serum biomarkers and clinical variables, such as age, cancer stage, obesity, and laboratory parameters. Serum biomarkers CA-125, CA-19-9, and CA-15-3 were quantified using electro-chemi-luminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) assay with Elecsys kits Roche Diagnostics, with detection limits of ~ 1.0 U/ml and inter-assay variability < 7%.
Results: The highest incidence was observed in women aged 46-55 (26.7%) with obesity present in 50% of cases. Advanced stages (2 and 3) comprised 82.6% of diagnoses. CA-125 levels were elevated in middle-aged patients, while CA-19-9 was higher in younger individuals. CA-15-3 showed increased levels in early-stage cancer, suggesting its utility for early detection. Obesity was linked to increased CA-125 and decreased CA-19-9 levels. Laboratory findings revealed hypocalcemia, elevated bilirubin, high GGT, and increased HbA1c, indicating potential risks of bone metastases, hepatic dysfunction, and poor glycemic control.
Conclusion: Serum biomarkers demonstrate significant diagnostic and prognostic potential in breast cancer management. Findings support the importance of early detection, obesity management, and integrated monitoring to enhance outcomes and reduce relapse risk.
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Clinical and Translational Oncology is an international journal devoted to fostering interaction between experimental and clinical oncology. It covers all aspects of research on cancer, from the more basic discoveries dealing with both cell and molecular biology of tumour cells, to the most advanced clinical assays of conventional and new drugs. In addition, the journal has a strong commitment to facilitating the transfer of knowledge from the basic laboratory to the clinical practice, with the publication of educational series devoted to closing the gap between molecular and clinical oncologists. Molecular biology of tumours, identification of new targets for cancer therapy, and new technologies for research and treatment of cancer are the major themes covered by the educational series. Full research articles on a broad spectrum of subjects, including the molecular and cellular bases of disease, aetiology, pathophysiology, pathology, epidemiology, clinical features, and the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer, will be considered for publication.
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