HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer: Guidance on MRI Use After CNS Radiation
A brief review on how best to use MRI following CNS-directed radiation therapy in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer.
Patient Case 3: HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer With CNS Disease
Following review of the final patient scenario, panelists consider later-line treatment options in the setting of multiply relapsed HER2+ metastatic breast cancer.
Study Results Show Shorter Radiation for Breast Cancer is ‘Worthy of Further Study’
January 11th 2023An expert from the Mayo Clinic notes that there’s also a great amount of interest in further optimizing the dose of radiation after mastectomy, especially in patients with breast cancer immediately following reconstruction.
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.