Journal of Clinical and Experimental Epidemiology Research

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Epidemiology Research

Open Access
ISSN: 3070-3956
Original Research Article

Inflammation and Breast Cancer: Understanding the Interplay and Implications for Prevention and Treatment

Authors: Ogungbola OO, Ejeh SO, Odeh J, Omoniyi OR, Akomolafe AA, Abudu EK.

DOI: 10.33425/3070-3956.1002


Abstract

Breast cancer continues to be a major global health issue, affecting millions and posing challenges for researchers and healthcare workers. Recent research has revealed the importance of inflammation in the development and progression of a variety of malignancies, including breast cancer. The aim of this study is to investigate the complex association between inflammation and breast cancer in order to improve treatment and preventative techniques. A mixed-methods approach was used, with both quantitative and qualitative studies. The study included 580 breast cancer patients and 2,573 control participants. Patient records, hospital databases, and publicly available datasets were all used as data sources. Statistical methods, including univariate and multivariate logistic regression models, were employed to discover breast cancer predictors associated with inflammation. Breast cancer growth is strongly linked to chronic inflammation and specific inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6, TNF-α). Breast cancer incidence is correlated with geographical, demographic, and lifestyle characteristics such as region, age, gender, race, education level, and overall health condition. Comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis, as well as BMI, smoking, and physical activity levels, all have a role in risk. Anti- inflammatory drugs and lifestyle changes show promise for lowering the risk of breast cancer and improving patient outcomes. The study reveals significant relationships between breast cancer incidence and a variety of demographic, lifestyle, and healthrelated variables. Chronic inflammation is important in the development of breast cancer, therefore inflammatory indicators could be used as diagnostic or therapeutic tools. The study suggests that tailored anti-inflammatory medications and lifestyle changes could have a significant impact on breast cancer prevention and therapy. This study emphasizes the necessity of knowing the relationship between inflammation and breast cancer. The insights revealed can lead to novel methods to breast cancer management, stressing the importance of ongoing research to fully understand the connection between inflammation and breast cancer and to implement these discoveries in clinical practice.

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Citation: Ogungbola OO, Ejeh SO, Odeh J, et al. Inflammation and Breast Cancer: Understanding the Interplay and Implications for Prevention and Treatment. 2025; 1(1). DOI: 10.33425/3070-3956.1002
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Marcelo Aldaz
Marcelo Aldaz
Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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