New progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancer

Breast cancer (BC) is a predominant malignancy among women globally, with its etiology remaining largely elusive. Diagnosis primarily relies on invasive histopathological methods, which are often limited by sample representation and processing time. Consequently, non-invasive imaging techniques such...

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Main Authors: Jie He, Nan Liu, Li Zhao
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1560257/full
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description Breast cancer (BC) is a predominant malignancy among women globally, with its etiology remaining largely elusive. Diagnosis primarily relies on invasive histopathological methods, which are often limited by sample representation and processing time. Consequently, non-invasive imaging techniques such as mammography, ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are indispensable for BC screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring. Recent advancements in imaging technologies and artificial intelligence-driven radiomics have enhanced precision medicine by enabling early detection, accurate molecular subtyping, and personalized therapeutic strategies. Despite reductions in mortality through traditional treatments, challenges like tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic resistance persist. Immunotherapies, particularly PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, have emerged as promising alternatives. This review explores recent developments in BC imaging diagnostics and immunotherapeutic approaches, aiming to inform clinical practices and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-11e00007680c49e497ae0c839bc2234f2025-08-20T02:56:02ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Immunology1664-32242025-03-011610.3389/fimmu.2025.15602571560257New progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancerJie He0Nan Liu1Li Zhao2Department of Radiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Translational Medicine and Clinical Research, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDepartment of Radiology, Shaoxing People’s Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, ChinaBreast cancer (BC) is a predominant malignancy among women globally, with its etiology remaining largely elusive. Diagnosis primarily relies on invasive histopathological methods, which are often limited by sample representation and processing time. Consequently, non-invasive imaging techniques such as mammography, ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are indispensable for BC screening, diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring. Recent advancements in imaging technologies and artificial intelligence-driven radiomics have enhanced precision medicine by enabling early detection, accurate molecular subtyping, and personalized therapeutic strategies. Despite reductions in mortality through traditional treatments, challenges like tumor heterogeneity and therapeutic resistance persist. Immunotherapies, particularly PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, have emerged as promising alternatives. This review explores recent developments in BC imaging diagnostics and immunotherapeutic approaches, aiming to inform clinical practices and optimize therapeutic outcomes.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1560257/fullbreast cancerPD-1immune checkpointimmunotherapyradiotherapyimaging diagnosis
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New progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancer
Frontiers in Immunology
breast cancer
PD-1
immune checkpoint
immunotherapy
radiotherapy
imaging diagnosis
title New progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancer
title_full New progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancer
title_fullStr New progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancer
title_full_unstemmed New progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancer
title_short New progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancer
title_sort new progress in imaging diagnosis and immunotherapy of breast cancer
topic breast cancer
PD-1
immune checkpoint
immunotherapy
radiotherapy
imaging diagnosis
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