Beyond the tumor: the role of the gut microbiome in triple-negative breast cancer - Takeaways - MDSpire

Beyond the tumor: the role of the gut microbiome in triple-negative breast cancer

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  • Armina Saadatkhah

  • Laura Nicholson

  • Thomas A. Buchholz

  • Lee Hong

  • May 22, 2026

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    The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in regulating immunity, metabolism, and inflammation, impacting cancer progression and treatment responses.

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    Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is aggressive, accounting for 10–15% of breast cancers, and is primarily treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

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    Dysbiosis in the gut microbiome is linked to worse outcomes in TNBC, while higher microbial diversity correlates with improved treatment responses.

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    Obesity significantly influences TNBC risk by promoting chronic inflammation and altering gut microbiota, which can affect tumor growth and immune response.

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    Emerging strategies, including dietary modulation and microbiome-targeted interventions, may optimize TNBC management and improve patient outcomes.

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