Department of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London, London, UK
Short Communication
The Role of Oral Fusobacterium nucleatum in Female Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Author(s): Fariah I. Gaba*
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most popular malignancy worldwide, predominantly targeting post-pubertal fe- males of all ethnicities. As of late, oral Fusobacterium nucleatum species have been detected within malignant human breast tissue, thus highlighting the importance of microbes in cancer development and progression.
Objectives: To evaluate the potentiality of oral Fusobacterium nucleatum species as biomarkers for female-specific breast cancer.
Methods: A strict set of criteria for article inclusion were adhered to by all authors, with favorable acceptance of ar- ticles recording and evaluating women between the ages of 18-96 years with established breast cancer and gingivitis/ periodontal disease from their respective medical and dental health care specialists. Data was independe.. View more»