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Pasha N, Turner NC. Understanding and overcoming tumor heterogeneity in metastatic breast cancer treatment. NATURE CANCER 2022; 2:680-692. [PMID: 35121946 DOI: 10.1038/s43018-021-00229-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Rational development of targeted therapies has revolutionized metastatic breast cancer outcomes, although resistance to treatment remains a major challenge. Advances in molecular profiling and imaging technologies have provided evidence for the impact of clonal diversity in cancer treatment resistance, through the outgrowth of resistant clones. In this Review, we focus on the genomic processes that drive tumoral heterogeneity and the mechanisms of resistance underlying metastatic breast cancer treatment and discuss implications for future treatment strategies.
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- Nida Pasha
- Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK
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- Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK. .,Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research and Breast Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
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Harbeck N, von Schumann R, Kates RE, Braun M, Kuemmel S, Schumacher C, Potenberg J, Malter W, Augustin D, Aktas B, Forstbauer H, Tio J, Grischke EM, Biehl C, Liedtke C, De Haas SL, Deurloo R, Wuerstlein R, Kreipe HH, Gluz O. Immune Markers and Tumor-Related Processes Predict Neoadjuvant Therapy Response in the WSG-ADAPT HER2-Positive/Hormone Receptor-Positive Trial in Early Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:4884. [PMID: 34638369 PMCID: PMC8508505 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13194884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Prognostic or predictive biomarkers in HER2-positive early breast cancer (EBC) may inform treatment optimization. The ADAPT HER2-positive/hormone receptor-positive phase II trial (NCT01779206) demonstrated pathological complete response (pCR) rates of ~40% following de-escalated treatment with 12 weeks neoadjuvant ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) ± endocrine therapy. In this exploratory analysis, we evaluated potential early predictors of response to neoadjuvant therapy. The effects of PIK3CA mutations and immune (CD8 and PD-L1) and apoptotic markers (BCL2 and MCL1) on pCR rates were assessed, along with intrinsic BC subtypes. Immune response and pCR were lower in PIK3CA-mutated tumors compared with wildtype. Increased BCL2 at baseline in all patients and at Cycle 2 in the T-DM1 arms was associated with lower pCR. In the T-DM1 arms only, the HER2-enriched subtype was associated with increased pCR rate (54% vs. 28%). These findings support further prospective pCR-driven de-escalation studies in patients with HER2-positive EBC.
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- Nadia Harbeck
- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCCLMU, University of Munich (LMU), Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 Munich, Germany;
- The West German Study Group, 41061 Mönchengladbach, Germany; (R.E.K.); (O.G.)
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- Evangelical Hospital Bethesda, 41061 Mönchengladbach, Germany; (R.v.S.); (S.K.)
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- The West German Study Group, 41061 Mönchengladbach, Germany; (R.E.K.); (O.G.)
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- Evangelical Hospital Bethesda, 41061 Mönchengladbach, Germany; (R.v.S.); (S.K.)
- Breast Unit, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, 45136 Essen, Germany
- Klinik für Gynäkologie mit Brustzentrum Charité-Universitätsmedizin, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany;
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- Breast Center, Clinic Deggendorf, 94469 Deggendorf, Germany;
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- University Hospital Münster, 48149 Münster, Germany;
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- Westphalian Breast Center, City Hospital Dortmund, 44137 Dortmund, Germany;
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- F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., 4070 Basel, Switzerland; (S.L.D.H.); (R.D.)
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCCLMU, University of Munich (LMU), Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377 Munich, Germany;
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- The West German Study Group, 41061 Mönchengladbach, Germany; (R.E.K.); (O.G.)
- Evangelical Hospital Bethesda, 41061 Mönchengladbach, Germany; (R.v.S.); (S.K.)
- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Cologne, 50937 Cologne, Germany;
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Zhang J, Yu Y, Lin Y, Kang S, Lv X, Liu Y, Lin J, Wang J, Song C. Efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant therapy for HER2-positive early breast cancer: a network meta-analysis. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2021; 13:17588359211006948. [PMID: 33868462 PMCID: PMC8020239 DOI: 10.1177/17588359211006948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Aims: Currently, there are many approaches available for neoadjuvant therapy for
human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer that
improve therapeutic efficacy but are also controversial. We conducted a
two-step Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare odds ratios (ORs)
for pathologic complete response (PCR) and safety endpoints. Methods: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, Embase, and
online abstracts from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and San
Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium were searched comprehensively and
systematically. Phase II/III randomised clinical trials for targeted therapy
in at least one arm were included. Results: A total of 9779 published manuscripts were identified, and 36 studies
including 10,379 patients were finally included in our analysis. The NMA of
PCR showed that dual-target therapy is better than single-target therapy and
combination chemotherapy is better than monochemotherapy. However,
anthracycline did not bring extra benefits, whether combined with
dual-target therapy or single-target therapy. On the other hand, the
addition of endocrine therapy in the HER2-positive, hormone receptor
(HR)-positive subgroup might have additional beneficial effects but without
significant statistical difference. By performing a conjoint analysis of the
PCR rate and safety endpoints, we found that ‘trastuzumab plus pertuzumab’
and ‘T-DM1 containing regimens’ were well balanced in terms of efficacy and
toxicity in all target regimens. Conclusion: In summary, trastuzumab plus pertuzumab-based dual-target therapy with
combination chemotherapy regimens showed the highest efficacy of all
optional regimens. They also achieved the best balance between efficacy and
toxicity. As our study showed that anthracycline could be replaced by
carboplatin, we strongly recommended TCbHP as the preferred choice for
neoadjuvant treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer. We also look forward
to the potential value of T-DM1 in improving outcomes, which needs further
study in future trials.
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- Jie Zhang
- Department of Breast Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
- Breast Surgery Institute, Fujian Medical
University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
- Department of General Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Fujian Medical
University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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