Journal article
The incidence of brain metastases among patients with metastatic breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) are living longer, but the development of brain metastases often limits their survival. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the incidence of brain metastases in this patient population.
METHODS: Articles published from January 2000 to January 2020 were compiled from four databases using search terms related to breast cancer, brain metastasis, and incidence. The …
Authors
Kuksis M; Gao Y; Tran W; Hoey C; Kiss A; Komorowski AS; Dhaliwal AJ; Sahgal A; Das S; Chan KK
Journal
Neuro-Oncology, Vol. 23, No. 6, pp. 894–904
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
June 1, 2021
DOI
10.1093/neuonc/noaa285
ISSN
1522-8517