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April 19, 2026Cancer Research0 citations

Abstract LB383: Breast cancer risk according to molecular subtype among people living with HIV in the United States

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KWKaitlin WhiteQLQianlai LuoRPRuth Pfieffer

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  • The aim is to investigate subtype-specific trends of breast cancer in women living with HIV.
  • Linked data analysis from SEER and NPCR cancer registries and HIV surveillance systems
  • Identification of in situ and invasive breast cancer cases by estrogen receptor and HER2 status
  • Estimation of incidence rates standardized to 2010 age distribution
  • Use of Poisson regression for average annual percentage changes
  • Calculation of standardized incidence ratios based on general population incidence
  • WLWH showed a 33% lower risk of invasive breast cancer compared to the general population (SIR=0.67)
  • ER+ cases exhibited a 43% lower incidence rate (SIR=0.57)
  • ER- cases had a non-significant 7% reduction (SIR=0.93)
  • Incidence rates for small and medium-sized tumors showed greater reductions (SIR for small tumors=0.66; medium tumors=0.65)
  • Low- and intermediate-grade tumors had reductions of 46% and 45% respectively.

Abstract

Abstract Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common non-AIDS-defined cancer (NADCs) among women living with HIV (WLWH), yet incidence rates are lower than expected compared to the general population. This analysis investigates subtype-specific trends of breast cancer in WLWH. Methods: We analyzed linked data from SEER and NPCR cancer registries and HIV surveillance systems from 12 states, Washington, D. C. , and Puerto Rico (2010-2019). We identified in situ and invasive BC cases classified by estrogen receptor (ER) and HER2 status, size, and grade. We estimated incidence rates standardized to the 2010 age distribution of WLWH, average annual percentage changes (AAPCs) in rates using Poisson regression and standardized incidence ratios (SIR) as observed number of cases divided by expected based on incidence in the general population, accounting for age, race/ethnicity, year, and registry. Tumor sizes were categorized as small (2 cm), medium (2-4. 9 cm), and large (5 cm). Results: Among BC cases with HIV, there were 286 in situ and 1120 invasive BC cases of which 676 were ER+ and 379 were ER-. Of the ER- cases, about 68. 9% (261 cases) were triple-negative and 20. 1% (76 cases) were HER2-enriched. AAPCs showed no changes in incidence rates of BC for WLWH across all subtypes. Compared to the general population, WLWH demonstrated a 33% (SIR= 0. 67, 95% CI 0. 63-0. 71) lower risk of invasive BC overall, including a 43% (SIR= 0. 57, 95% CI 0. 53-0. 61) reduction in ER+ BC incidence and statistically non-significant 7% (SIR= 0. 93, 95% CI 0. 84-1. 03) (SIRER+ vs. SIRER- pheterogeneity 0. 001) reduction in ER- BC incidence. HER2-enriched and triple-negative tumors had similar reductions in risk, 15% (SIR= 0. 85, 95% CI 0. 67-1. 06) and 4% (SIR= 0. 96, 95% CI 0. 84-1. 08) respectively. WLWH in situ BC rates had a 38% (SIR= 0. 62, 95% CI 0. 55-0. 69) lower risk compared to the general population. Overall, SIRs were consistent throughout the 2010-2019 period. Across tumor size and grade, WLWH have reduced incidence compared to the general population. Reductions were most pronounced for small (SIR= 0. 66, 95% 0. 59-0. 73) and medium-sized tumors (SIR= 0. 65, 95% 0. 57-0. 73) while large tumors had 20% (SIR= 0. 80, 95% 0. 66-0. 98) decreased incidence. Low- and intermediate-grade tumors (Grade 1 and 2) showed 46% (SIR= 0. 54, 95% CI 0. 45-0. 65) and 45% (SIR= 0. 55, 95% CI 0. 49-0. 61) reductions in risk while Grade 3 tumors showed a smaller, but still significant reduction in risk (SIR=0. 70, 95% CI 0. 67-0. 80). Conclusion: While relative risk for BC overall is lower for WLWH compared to the general population, the reduction in risk is significantly greater for ER+ tumors than ER- tumors. The lower risk in smaller and in situ tumors may also demonstrate less screening participation among WLWH. Clarifying factors underlying reduced BC risk in immunocompromised populations, including WLWH, may inform prevention and treatment strategies for WLWH and the general population. Citation Format: Kaitlin White, Qianlai Luo, Ruth Pfieffer, Eric Engels, Meredith Shiels, Karen Pawlish, Analise Monterosso, Jennifer Hayes, Jonine Figueroa, Cameron Haas. Breast cancer risk according to molecular subtype among people living with HIV in the United States abstract. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2026; Part 2 (Late-Breaking, Clinical Trial, and Invited Abstracts) ; 2026 Apr 17-22; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2026;86 (8Suppl): Abstract nr LB383.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e471c5010ef96374d8dfa0https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.am2026-lb383
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