Triplet therapy shows promise in patients with ER positive/HER2 negative metastatic breast cancer
A synergic effect of olaparib, durvalumab and fulvestrant was observed across different mutated subgroups, with higher benefits in BRCA 1 and 2 carriers
Novel scenarios in targeting HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer
Studies provide evidence of potential efficacy for a novel CDK4-selective inhibitor and long-lasting benefits for a pan-AKT inhibitor
Sexual health in breast cancer: updated data from pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
Two studies provide new insights on the effects of vaginal oestrogen therapy and physical exercise to tackle sexual impairment
Good tolerability of datopotamab deruxtecan supports its place in the treatment of HR+/HER2− breast cancer
In the TROPION-Breast01 trial, adverse events of special interest were generally low grade, easily managed and did not compromise scheduled treatment
Pregnancy after breast cancer: study provides reassurance to BRCA carriers undergoing assisted reproductive techniques
No difference in risk recurrence or pregnancy outcomes was reported between young women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations conceiving naturally and those using fertility treatments
Atezolizumab does not improve prognosis in early relapsing advanced triple-negative breast cancer
However, a higher objective response rate with atezolizumab was reported in the IMpassion132 trial suggesting that at least some patients could benefit from it
The growing role of AI in breast cancer
The rapidly increasing integration of AI into many aspects of breast cancer management calls for urgent definition of expected levels of evidence and bespoke regulatory and reimbursement processes
Prolonged use of adjuvant imatinib shows promise in localised GIST
A study reports a disease-free survival benefit with six years of maintenance therapy with imatinib compared to the 3-year standard of care
Fuzuloparib prolongs progression-free survival in HER2 negative metastatic breast cancer
A benefit was observed in women with germline BRCA1/2 mutations when treated with the PARP inhibitor alone or in combination with apatinib
Adjuvant immunotherapy improves overall survival in renal-cell carcinoma
Updated results from the KEYNOTE-564 trial confirm the role of pembrolizumab after surgery