Viability of Breast Conservation Therapy Gives Patients ‘More of a Choice,’ Says Expert
January 8th 2023Judy C. Boughey, MD, of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota indicated that breast conservation therapy, if it can be proven as a reasonable option for patients with multiple ipsilateral breast cancer, could offer patients more choice in treatment.
Shorter Radiation After Mastectomy Could Improve Access for Patients With Breast Cancer
January 7th 2023If feasible, hypofractionated radiation—large doses of radiation given over a shorter period of time than standard radiation—after mastectomy would provide more patients with breast cancer a tissue-sparing option, according to an expert from the Mayo Clinic.
Systemic Therapy Before Whole Brain Radiation for HER2+ mBC with Brain Metastases
The panel discusses the systemic therapy options for patients with HER2+ mBC with brain metastases before moving to whole brain radiation therapy.
Case Presentation: A 62-Year-Old Woman with HER2+ mBC with Pulmonary and Brain Metastases
Andrew Brenner, MD, presents the case of a 62-year-old patient with stage II HER2+ mBC presenting with both pulmonary and brain metastases.
Managing Adverse Events of Tucatinib in Patients with HER2+ mBC with Brain Metastases
Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD, starts a conversation on managing the adverse events of tucatinib therapy in patients with HER2+ mBC with brain metastases.
Novel Combination Strategies in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer With CNS Disease
Comprehensive review of novel combination treatment strategies being explored for patients with HER2+ breast cancer and brain metastases.
HER2+ mBC With CNS Disease: Sequencing Therapy After Progression on Tucatinib
Panelists reflect on sequencing therapy for HER2+ metastatic breast cancer following disease progression on the tucatinib, trastuzumab and capecitabine regimen.
HER2CLIMB: Role of Tucatinib in Treating HER2+ mBC With CNS Disease
A panel of expert oncologists highlight the use of the tucatinib, trastuzumab and capecitabine regimen that was investigated in the HER2CLIMB trial to manage patients with HER2+ breast cancer and brain metastases.
HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer: Role of Radiation Therapy in Managing CNS Disease
Expert perspectives on the respective role of radiation therapy to manage brain metastases in the setting of HER2+ breast cancer.