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SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2026

The impact of hyperglycaemia and/or type 2 diabetes on women with breast cancer undergoing or post-cytotoxic chemotherapy: a systematic literature review.

Anne Crockett, C McCaughey, M Dornan, M Donovan, E Aughey

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Anne CrockettSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland. a.crockett@qub.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1306-0602
C McCaugheySchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
M DornanSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
M DonovanSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
E AugheyBelfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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Abstract

purposeHyperglycaemia and/or type 2 diabetes (T2D) can have a detrimental effect on women with breast cancer (BC) undergoing or post-cytotoxic chemotherapy. This systematic review aims to evaluate the short and long-term consequences of hyperglycaemia and/or T2D on treatment outcomes in women with breast cancer receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy.

methodsStudies published between 2018 and 2024 across four electronic databases were identified. The JBI critical appraisal tool was adopted to select high-quality studies.

resultsNine papers met the criteria for review. Thematic analysis identified two themes: 1) short-term consequences of hyperglycaemia and/or T2D, specifically its impact on healthcare utilisation, treatment toxicity, and treatment modification, and 2) long-term consequences of hyperglycaemia and/or T2D, such as effects on pathological response, prognosis, and mortality.

conclusionProactive identification and rigorous management of hyperglycaemia and/or T2D are essential to reducing complications and improving outcomes in women with BC receiving chemotherapy. Evidence demonstrates that poor glycaemic control clearly impairs treatment response. The current research gap and fragmented care pathways demand strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration and the delivery of personalised care. These measures are necessary to significantly improve the quality of living with and beyond a diagnosis of BC.

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Antineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2HyperglycemiaFemaleHumansPrognosisAntineoplastic AgentsAnd diabetesBreast neoplasmChemotherapyHyperglycaemia

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