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Unveiling Pharmacogenomic Patterns in Breast Cancer Through Big Data

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Abstract

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is pivotal in personalized medicine, particularly in cancer care, where drug efficacy and toxicity often vary with genetic variability. This study investigates the prevalence of CYP2D6-related medications and phenotypes in a cohort of 5,576 female breast cancer patients using genomic and electronic health record (EHR) data from the NIH's All of Us Research Program. A total of 77% of patients were prescribed at least one CYP2D6 metabolized drug. A customized pipeline was developed to determine CYP2D6 genotypes and phenotypes, identifying actionable phenotypes in 12.5% of patients. The prevalence of CYP2D6-associated drugs, including Tamoxifen, ondansetron, and tramadol, were widely prescribed and increased significantly following cancer diagnosis. Approximately 25% of phenotyped patients exhibited non-normal metabolizer types, emphasizing the importance of pharmacogenomic considerations in clinical decision-making. These findings emphasize the potential of incorporating PGx guidelines into routine clinical practice to optimize breast cancer treatment and improve patient outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMEDINFO 2025 - Healthcare Smart x Medicine Deep
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 20th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics
EditorsMowafa S. Househ, Mowafa S. Househ, Zain Ul Abideen Tariq, Mahmood Al-Zubaidi, Uzair Shah, Elaine Huesing
PublisherIOS Press BV
Pages1079-1083
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781643686080
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 7 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event20th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, MEDINFO 2025 - Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: Aug 9 2025 → Aug 13 2025

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume329
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

Conference20th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, MEDINFO 2025
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityTaipei
Period8/9/25 → 8/13/25

Keywords

  • Breast Cancer
  • CYP2D6
  • Pharmacogenomics (PGx)
  • Tamoxifen

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Information Management

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