Effect of chemotherapy and aromatase inhibitors in the adjuvant treatment of breast cancer on glucose and insulin metabolism—A systematic review

Kristian Buch*, Victoria Gunmalm, Michael Andersson, Peter Schwarz, Charlotte Brøns

*Corresponding author af dette arbejde
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Abstract

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women worldwide. With increasing survival rates, focus has expanded to long-term adverse effects of adjuvant chemotherapy and/or aromatase inhibitors. Weight gain during chemotherapy has been well documented, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. A change in glucose and insulin metabolism is a possible consequence. Methods: We searched PubMed on the 4th of May 2018, and found eight articles that compared measurements of glucose and insulin before and after chemotherapy and/or aromatase inhibitors in woman with BC. Results: A general trend of increased glucose and insulin is seen and likely to be caused by weight gain and/or changes in body composition as a consequence of adjuvant treatment of BC. Discussion: Due to methodological limitations including short follow-up times and small sample sizes, further studies are required to better describe metabolic consequences of adjuvant chemotherapy and/or aromatase inhibitors. Future studies could help identify patients in high-risk of developing cardiometabolic disease after BC treatment.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftCancer Medicine
Vol/bind8
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)238-245
Antal sider8
ISSN2045-7634
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2019

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