MRI-Driven Precision Typing and Response Prediction in Luminal Breast Cancer

MRI-driven Multiomics Research on Precise Typing and Response Prediction of Luminal Breast Cancer

Luminal breast cancer is characterized by marked heterogeneity, resulting in diverse treatment responses and long-term outcomes. This project aims to integrate MRI and multiomics data to achieve non-invasive molecular typing and precise response prediction. By linking imaging phenotypes with underlying molecular and pathological characteristics, the investigators will develop predictive models for treatment resistance, recurrence, and metastasis, ultimately supporting personalized treatment strategies and precision oncology.

Luminal breast cancer represents the most common type of breast cancer, characterized by its intricate tumor heterogeneity that poses a significant challenge in clinical management due to resistance to endocrine therapy and high risk of long-term recurrence. It is significant for the accurate prediction of molecular subtypes and treatment response for luminal breast cancer. Our team has previously identified four molecular subtypes and seven pivotal molecules associated with luminal breast cancer utilizing multiomics techniques. The investigators posit that the integration of MRI-driven multiomics studies holds promise in achieving precise typing and response prediction for luminal breast cancer. This project intends to use multiomics molecular subtypes and key molecules as the gold standard to extract comprehensive quantitative features from diverse regions and levels utilizing MRI, thus facilitating non-invasive diagnosis. Additionally, our approach involves correlating MRI data with multiomics information to unveil the biological significance of imaging models at both pathological and molecular levels. Finally, the investigators aim to construct response prediction models through the fusion of multi-temporal MRI features and multiomics data across various scales, enabling precise forecasts of treatment resistance, recurrence, and metastasis. This initiative aims to enhance treatment decision-making and promote application transformation. This study will include a large-scale real-world retrospective and prospective population to validate and improve the effectiveness of model.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Histopathologically confirmed invasive luminal breast cancer (HR+/HER2-);
2. Patients who underwent breast MRI examination.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pathological biopsy performed prior to the baseline MRI examination;
2. Patients have received any form of prior treatment for the breast cancer;
3. History of other malignancies;
4. Incomplete or poor-quality MRI and/or pathological images;
5. Missing clinical data.