Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	119059
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Clinicopathological disparities and prognostic implications of palpable vs non-palpable breast cancer: Toward precision multi-modal early screening strategies
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu-Tong Han, Yue-Chuan Jiao, Chang Qiao, Hao-Wei Li and De-Hui Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province H2024423105 2023 Government Funded Project of the Outstanding Talents Training Program in Clinical Medicine ZF2023165 Key Research and Development Projects of Hebei Province 18277731D Hebei Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Scientific Research Project 2023045 Hebei Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Scientific Research Project 2024023 Hebei Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Preparation Industry Technology Special Project YJY2024006 Scientific Research Project of Health Commission of Hebei Province 20220962 Scientific Research Project of Health Commission of Hebei Province 20240282
Corresponding Author	De-Hui Li, Department of Oncology II, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Hebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Gastroenterology Research, Hebei Industrial Technology Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine Preparation, No. 389 Zhongshan East Road, Chang’an District, Shijiazhuang 050000, Hebei Province, China. 258289951@qq.com
Key Words	Breast cancer; Breast screening; Palpable tumor; Non-palpable tumor; Prognosis difference
Core Tip	This paper focuses on the differences between palpable and non-palpable tumors in breast cancer screening. The former is more invasive and early screening is crucial for improving prognosis. Multiple combined technologies, risk stratification screening, and the concept of “preventing disease before it occurs” can optimize the prevention and control effect.
Citation	Han YT, Jiao YC, Qiao C, Li HW, Li DH. Clinicopathological disparities and prognostic implications of palpable vs non-palpable breast cancer: Toward precision multi-modal early screening strategies. World J Clin Oncol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-19 02:01
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-19 02:01
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-23 08:02
Return for Revision	2026-01-23 08:02
Revised	2026-02-05 04:36
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-18 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-18 08:35
Articles in Press	2026-03-18 08:35
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