A Prospective Monocentric Study of Invasive Breast Carcinoma Diagnosed at 80 Years and Older: Survival Outcomes and Peculiar Challenges

Background: The lengthening of the lifespan led to an increase in breast cancer (BC) diagnosed in very old age, but the treatment recommendations in this patient group usually lack evidence-based practice. We conducted a prospective observational monocentric study specifically targeting patients diagnosed with invasive BC at 80 years of age or older. Methods: We enrolled 88 patients consecutively observed for a new BC diagnosis at 80 years or …