Prognostic Significance of Isolated Tumor Cells and the Role of Immunohistochemistry in Nodal Evaluation in Breast Cancer: A SEER-Based Analysis and Reappraisal
ITCs are associated with worse BCSS and OS despite classification as node-negative. Omitting IHC may obscure their detection. Incorporating IHC into routine nodal evaluation may enhance prognostic assessment and guide treatment decisions.
Authors
- Seyed Reza Taha
- Fouad Boulos
Institutions
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JCO Precision Oncology
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1200/po-25-00974
- Primary Topic
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00