Would you offer trastuzumab + pertuzumab alone for patients with early stage, HER2+ breast cancer for whom TCHP is clearly indicated but who adamantly refuse any cytotoxic therapy?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Yes, I would use this regimen pre-operatively, since our general process is to use TCHP (or THP) and de-escalate as needed for toxicity for patients with clinical stage T2 or N1 or higher. Here, the "de-escalation" is immediate due to strong patient preference (which of course should be documented)....
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Medical Oncologist at UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center The patient who inspired my question has a 9.5cm t...
Medical Oncologist at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center The hard line might result in even more under-trea...
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
I agree with the answers above. I have recommended TDM-1+P as per KRISTINE in similar situations if pt is open to it. pCR rates of 44%Hurvitz et al., Lancet Oncol 2018
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
Based on the ATEMPT trial presented at SABCS 2019, one could consider using TDM-1 alone as adjuvant treatment if you could get insurance coverage. I would think this would be more reasonable for an early stage cancer than HP alone, which we know has an inferior response than combined with a cytotoxi...
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Medical Oncologist at Presbyterian Healthcare Services I think the point in the question was about avoidi...
The patient who inspired my question has a 9.5cm t...
The hard line might result in even more under-trea...