Behandeling

Unlike aBC where the objective of the treatment is to delay progression and prolong life, the goal of eBC treatment is to cure the patient.^1,2 

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^{References: 1 and 2}

Treatment for breast cancer can be broadly classified into local or systemic therapy.³

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^{References: 3 and 4}

Multiple factors drive treatment decisions for eBC.³

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^{References: 3}

Endorcrine-based systemic therapy is a standard component of HR+/HER2-eBC treatment, regardless of if CT is indicated or not.⁴

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^{References: 4}

Adjuvant systemic therapies for HR+/HER2- breast cancer include:

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^{References: 4, 5, 6, and 7}

^{CDK 4/6, cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6; eBC, early breast cancer; gBRCA, germline breast cancer gene;
HER2, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; HR, hormone receptor; PARP, poly-ADP ribosepolymeras}