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Transversal Perspectives of Integrative Oncology Care in Gastric and Lobular Breast Cancer

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The occurrence of gastric cancer has been associated with an increased risk of lobular breast tumors in a subset of patients harboring selected germline mutations. Among all, the germline alteration of the gene coding for E-Cadherin (CDH1) was associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer diffuse-histotype and lobular breast cancer. However, the risk assessment of breast neoplasms and the role of multiple prophylactic procedures in these patients has never been systematically addressed. In addition, the performance of the common screening procedures for lobular breast cancer like mammography is suboptimal. Therefore, recalling the need for a better articulation of the patient-centered strategies of surveillance for individuals with germline CDH1 and other similar alterations, to offer comprehensive approaches for prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. Accordingly, this chapter aims to discuss the value and the role of integrated oncological care in the era of oncology sub-specializations. Additionally, it sheds light on how the harmonization across the health providers can enhance patient care in this setting.

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Abbreviations

DGC:

Diffuse gastric cancer

BC:

Breast cancer

PTG:

Prophylactic total gastrectomy

MRI:

Magnetic resonance imaging

US:

Ultrasonography

VUS:

Variants of unknown significance

LBC:

Lobular breast cancer

SRC:

Signet ring cells

HDGC:

Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer

EMT:

Epithelial–mesenchymal transition

HLBC:

Hereditary lobular breast cancer

US:

Ultrasonography

DBT:

Digital breast tomosynthesis

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Giunta, E.F., Arrichiello, G., Pappalardo, A., Federico, P., Petrillo, A. (2023). Transversal Perspectives of Integrative Oncology Care in Gastric and Lobular Breast Cancer. In: Al Jarroudi, O., El Bairi, K., Curigliano, G. (eds) Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 188. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33602-7_4

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