Association of relative dose intensity with BMI and pathologic complete response in patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Ilana UsiskinFangyong LiMelinda L IrwinBrenda CartmelTara SanftPublished in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2020)
Nearly one quarter of our cohort had RDI <85%. Although RDI overall was not associated with pCR, having fewer dose delays was associated with pCR. Our results highlight a need for improved patient adherence to and tolerability of neoadjuvant chemotherapy to minimize treatment delays.