Salivary biomarkers in breast cancer: a cross-sectional study

The objective was to evaluate the diagnostic value of salivary biomarkers in breast cancer. A prospective study was carried out of 91 consecutive breast cancer patients and 60 controls without neoplastic disease. Demographic data were recorded, along with the Hospital Anxiety Depression (HAD), risk for development periodontal diseases questionnaire and Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) scores, and the TNM classification and stage of the primary...