Risk factors for breast cancer subtypes by race and ethnicity: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer consists of distinct molecular subtypes. Studies have reported differences in risk factor associations with breast cancer subtypes, especially by tumor estrogen receptor (ER) status, but their consistency across racial and ethnic populations has not been comprehensively evaluated.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative, scoping literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis, extension for Scoping Reviews to investigate consistencies in associations between 18 breast cancer risk factors (reproductive, anthropometric, lifestyle, and medical history) and risk of ER-defined subtypes in women who self-identify as Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latina, or White. We reviewed publications between Jan

SUBMITTER: Hurson AN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630539 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature