Objective The results related to the role and research progress of Syndecan-1 in breast cancer are systematically reviewed, with the aim of providing new directions for the treatment and prognosis of breast cancer research. Method The unique properties and role of Syndecan-1 in breast cancer patients were analyzed and summarized by searching the relevant literatures in recent years. Results Syndecan-1 was of great significance in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and could be used as a potential prognostic marker of breast cancer. Meanwhile, it could also be used as a potential therapeutic target for breast cancer, which had significant research value for clinical applications. Conclusion Syndecan-1 has been applied in the field of breast cancer research because of its unique properties and effects on the development, treatment and prognosis of breast cancer.