In this slide show we highlight some of the top news on breast cancer in 2017, including long-term benefits of mammography, treatment advances, pregnancy in survivors, and more.
PENELOPE-B Trial Shows Mixed Palbociclib Results in Breast Cancer Subtypes
Palbociclib with endocrine therapy did not improve outcomes in hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer but improved invasive DFS in lobular disease.
SABCS 2024 Data Show ‘Great Steps Forward’ in Breast Cancer Care
Paolo Tarantino, MD, and Matteo Lambertini, MD, PhD discuss findings related to CDK4/6 inhibitors and antibody drug conjugates presented at SABCS 2024.
Omitting Breast Surgery Stalls Cancer Recurrence in Exceptional Responders
At 5 years, 100% of patients with breast cancer who did not receive surgery had ipsilateral breast tumor relapse-free survival.
Reducing Post-Mastectomy Disparities in Breast Cancer Minority Populations
A study evaluating disparities in breast reconstructive surgery sought to assess the impact of culture, race, and ethnicity in minority groups.
Data Show Guideline-Concordant Care Gaps in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Timely guideline-concordant care may mitigate racial and ethnic disparities in overall survival among patients with inflammatory breast cancer.
Vepdegestrant Meets PFS Primary End Point in ESR1m ER+/HER2– Breast Cancer
The safety profile of vepdegestrant in ER–positive/HER2– breast cancer was consistent with its observed profile in previous studies.