Clinicopathological features and prognosis associated with breast cancer laterality: a nationwide study from the Korean Breast Cancer Society.
Bong Kyun KimJung Eun ChoiHyun Jo YounHyung Seok ParkDooreh KimSe Jeong OhHyouk Jin LeeJina LeeWoo Young Sunnull nullPublished in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2022)
A large-scale analysis revealed a left predominance in breast cancer laterality in Korean patients. Over time, this predominance gradually decreased. Age, BMI, location, and HER2 status affected breast cancer laterality. However, while left breast cancer showed relatively aggressive characteristics, it was not associated with a difference in the survival rate.