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November 09, 2024
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Detection of specific alterations in ctDNA prognostic in metastatic breast cancer

Detection of specific alterations in ctDNA prognostic in metastatic breast cancer

The detection of specific genomic alterations in circulating tumor DNA appeared linked to poorer outcomes among women with metastatic breast cancer, according to study results.

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October 31, 2024
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Inavolisib regimen extends PFS in PIK3CA-mutated advanced breast cancer

Inavolisib regimen extends PFS in <i>PIK3CA</i>-mutated advanced breast cancer

The addition of inavolisib to palbociclib and fulvestrant more than doubled PFS for certain patients with advanced breast cancer, according to results of a randomized phase 3 trial.

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October 11, 2024
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Patient advocate-led study reveals need for dosing reform in metastatic breast cancer

Patient advocate-led study reveals need for dosing reform in metastatic breast cancer

Innovative dosing strategies are warranted to improve the well-being of individuals with metastatic breast cancer, according to a patient advocate-led study published in JCO Oncology Practice.

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October 10, 2024
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FDA approves Itovebi regimen for advanced breast cancer

FDA approves Itovebi regimen for advanced breast cancer

The FDA approved inavolisib as part of combination therapy for certain adults with breast cancer.

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October 02, 2024
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VIDEO: Trastuzumab deruxtecan shows durable activity in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

VIDEO: Trastuzumab deruxtecan shows durable activity in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

Trastuzumab deruxtecan showed substantial and durable overall and intracranial clinical activity in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, according to results from the DESTINYBreast-12 trial presented at ESMO Congress.

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Metastatic Breast Cancer

Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO; Jennifer Benbow, PhD, CCRP

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July 13, 2024
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Breast cancer specialist joins NYU Langone Health

Breast cancer specialist joins NYU Langone Health

Elizabeth A. Comen, MD, has been appointed associate professor in the department of medicine at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center.

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July 08, 2024
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Oncologist, former comedian: Sharing ‘individuality’ with patients builds connection, trust

Oncologist, former comedian: Sharing &lsquo;individuality&rsquo; with patients  builds connection, trust

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of five stories from ASCO Voices, a session during ASCO Annual Meeting that focused on the human side of oncology.

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June 02, 2024
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Trastuzumab deruxtecan improves PFS in pretreated breast cancer

Trastuzumab deruxtecan improves PFS in pretreated breast cancer

CHICAGO — Trastuzumab deruxtecan extended PFS compared with standard chemotherapy for certain patients with pretreated breast cancer, according to findings presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.

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May 02, 2024
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VIDEO: Keeping patients at the center of care essential in metastatic breast cancer

VIDEO: Keeping patients at the center of care essential in metastatic breast cancer

Paolo Tarantino, MD, discusses the role of collaborative management of patients with metastatic breast cancer.

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