BREAST CANCER

In an interview with Targeted OncologyTM, Debra Patt, MD, PhD, MBA, FASCO, discusses the impact of delayed cancer screenings in potential patients and how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased existing inequities in cancer care.

The FDA has approved fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Jamie Brett and Seth Wander, MD, PhD, discussed recent findings regarding CDK4/6 for patients with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer with ESR1 alterations.

The phase 3 PADA-1 trial revealed a correlation between estrogen receptor- and progesterone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer and prolonged progression-free survival.

Erika P. Hamilton, MD, discusses the evolution of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki through its examination in various trials.

The FDA has accepted an application for the approval of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki for the treatment of select adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer.

A key opinion leader in oncology shares expert perspectives on safety considerations when treating patients with T-DXd in the second-line setting for HER2+ mBC.

Emphasizing the variety of options available in the second-line setting, Chau T. Dang, MD, remarks on the case of a patient with HER2+ mBC and highlights key factors affecting therapeutic decision-making.

During a Targeted Oncology case-based roundtable event, Elizabeth Ann Mittendorf, MD, discussed with participants their choice of treatment after progression for a patient with triple-negative breast cancer treated with adjuvant dose-dense doxorubicin plus cyclophosphamide with paclitaxel. This is the first of 2 articles based on this event.

The developer of OP-1250 anticipates working closely with the FDA to expedite the development of the drug for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.

There are several trials with oral SERDs in clinical development for hormone-receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer as both monotherapies and in combination therapy.

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Lajos Pusztai, MD, DPhil, discussed the updated findings of the phase 3 KEYNOTE-522 clinical trial of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in patients with TNBC vs placebo plus chemotherapy.

An expert in breast cancer considers the role of intravenous and fixed-dose subcutaneous formulations of trastuzumab/pertuzumab as studied in the FeDeriCa and PHranceSCa clinical trials.

Chau T. Dang, MD, considers the case of a patient with early-stage HER2+ BC and discusses risk assessment and factors to consider when selecting between neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment.

The use of endocrine therapy as single agents serves as the control arm for many clinical studies seeking to improve upon outcomes with combination regimens and newer agents for patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer.

Praluzatamab ravtansine achieved confirmed overall response rate in patients with advanced hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, meeting the primary end point of the phase 2 CTMX-2009-002 trial.

Neil Vasan, MD, PhD, discusses how past studies have supported de-escalated approaches and other improvements to treatment for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.

Before closing out their discussion on HER2+ breast cancer, expert oncologists share excitement for emerging treatment strategies and ongoing clinical trials.

Tiffany A. Traina, MD, discussed the ASCENT Trial examining patients with triple negative breast cancer.

A broad review of CNS-related clinical trial data in the setting of HER2+ breast cancer and concurrent brain metastases.

A brief discussion on treatment options available for patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer and brain metastases who progress on the HER2CLIMB regimen.

William J. Gradishar, MD, discusses the impact of new data on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients with early-stage breast cancer.

Developers of elacestrant are seeking FDA approval of the agent for the treatment of patients with ER-positive/HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

Updated data from the CHiRP study demonstrates clinical potential with the RaDaR minimal residual disease test in patients with high-risk hormone receptor–positive human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer.

Centering discussion on a patient case of HER2+ breast cancer with brain metastases, experts consider optimal treatment regimens in this setting.