A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent malignancies among women globally. Despite advances in therapeutic options, the prognosis often remains challenging. Breast cancer typically originates in the epithelial lining of glandular tissue ducts (85%) or lobules (15%). Initially confined to the...
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| author | N. Bharathi Sai Thilagam V.P. Karthik R. Gnanasambandan C. Sowmya |
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| description | Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent malignancies among women globally. Despite advances in therapeutic options, the prognosis often remains challenging. Breast cancer typically originates in the epithelial lining of glandular tissue ducts (85%) or lobules (15%). Initially confined to these areas (in situ), it generally remains asymptomatic and poses little risk of metastasis. The primary treatments for breast cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. Although these interventions have advanced significantly and have improved patient survival rates, they are connected with numerous im mediate and long-term side effects. Effective breast cancer treatment aims to maximize efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. Given that many breast cancers are specific to the breast, developing safe and targeted therapeutic strategies will be of benefit. This review examined the current literature on the effectiveness of topical therapies for breast cancer. Studies and clinical trials were evaluated that have investigated these treatments, focusing on their safety, ease of application, and patient acceptance. Recently, topical drug delivery is transforming breast cancer therapy, offering precision and reduced systemic toxicity. Emu oil-enhanced tamoxifen showed superior transdermal effectiveness, while raloxifene gel achieved 2.77 times greater bioavailability than oral forms. Tamoxifen nanoemulgels and microneedle arrays with resveratrol further enhanced localized delivery, These therapies have gained patient acceptance due to their non-invasive nature, lack of gastrointestinal side effects, ease of application, and favourable safety and therapeutic profiles and setting a new benchmark for innovative and patient-friendly treatments. This review summarizes the findings from various studies, highlighting the benefits and limitations of topical therapies. Topical therapies offer a promising noninvasive option for breast cancer treatment with fewer side effects. These treatments have shown favorable therapeutic and safety profiles, making them an attractive option for patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7117e2969635470da298b472d44c6ece2025-01-07T10:44:17ZengGalenos Publishing HouseEuropean Journal of Breast Health2587-08312025-01-0121191510.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-9-9A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer TreatmentN. Bharathi Sai Thilagam0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2398-0187V.P. Karthik1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2974-8293R. Gnanasambandan2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4361-6679C. Sowmya3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9514-4597Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IndiaDepartment of Pharmacology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IndiaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, Vellore, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, IndiaBreast cancer remains one of the most prevalent malignancies among women globally. Despite advances in therapeutic options, the prognosis often remains challenging. Breast cancer typically originates in the epithelial lining of glandular tissue ducts (85%) or lobules (15%). Initially confined to these areas (in situ), it generally remains asymptomatic and poses little risk of metastasis. The primary treatments for breast cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. Although these interventions have advanced significantly and have improved patient survival rates, they are connected with numerous im mediate and long-term side effects. Effective breast cancer treatment aims to maximize efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. Given that many breast cancers are specific to the breast, developing safe and targeted therapeutic strategies will be of benefit. This review examined the current literature on the effectiveness of topical therapies for breast cancer. Studies and clinical trials were evaluated that have investigated these treatments, focusing on their safety, ease of application, and patient acceptance. Recently, topical drug delivery is transforming breast cancer therapy, offering precision and reduced systemic toxicity. Emu oil-enhanced tamoxifen showed superior transdermal effectiveness, while raloxifene gel achieved 2.77 times greater bioavailability than oral forms. Tamoxifen nanoemulgels and microneedle arrays with resveratrol further enhanced localized delivery, These therapies have gained patient acceptance due to their non-invasive nature, lack of gastrointestinal side effects, ease of application, and favourable safety and therapeutic profiles and setting a new benchmark for innovative and patient-friendly treatments. This review summarizes the findings from various studies, highlighting the benefits and limitations of topical therapies. Topical therapies offer a promising noninvasive option for breast cancer treatment with fewer side effects. These treatments have shown favorable therapeutic and safety profiles, making them an attractive option for patients.https://www.eurjbreasthealth.com/articles/a-comprehensive-review-on-current-knowledge-and-future-potential-of-topical-therapies-in-breast-cancer-treatment/doi/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-9-9breast cancertopical treatmentbreast skinlocal transdermal therapynanoformulation |
| spellingShingle | N. Bharathi Sai Thilagam V.P. Karthik R. Gnanasambandan C. Sowmya A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment European Journal of Breast Health breast cancer topical treatment breast skin local transdermal therapy nanoformulation |
| title | A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment |
| title_full | A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment |
| title_fullStr | A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment |
| title_short | A Comprehensive Review on Current Knowledge and Future Potential of Topical Therapies in Breast Cancer Treatment |
| title_sort | comprehensive review on current knowledge and future potential of topical therapies in breast cancer treatment |
| topic | breast cancer topical treatment breast skin local transdermal therapy nanoformulation |
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