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. 2012:2012:385978.
doi: 10.1155/2012/385978. Epub 2012 Jan 24.

Triple-negative breast cancer: an update on neoadjuvant clinical trials

Keith D Amos  1 , Barbara Adamo, Carey K Anders
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Triple-negative breast cancer: an update on neoadjuvant clinical trials

Keith D Amos et al. Int J Breast Cancer. 2012.

Abstract

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis despite the high rates of response to chemotherapy. This scenario highlights the need to develop novel therapies and/or treatment strategies to reduce the mortality associated with TNBC. The neoadjuvant setting provides a model for rapid assessment of treatment efficacy with smaller patient accruals and over shorter periods of time compared to the traditional adjuvant setting. In addition, a clear surrogate endpoint of improved survival, known as pathologic complete response, already exists in this setting. Here, we review current data from completed and ongoing neoadjuvant clinical trials for TNBC.

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