Early-Stage Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Journey: Beginning, End, and Everything in Between

Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book. 2023 Jun:43:e390464. doi: 10.1200/EDBK_390464.

Abstract

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a very heterogeneous and aggressive breast cancer subtype with a high risk of mortality, even if diagnosed early. The mainstay of early-stage breast cancer includes systemic chemotherapy and surgery, with or without radiation therapy. More recently, immunotherapy is approved to treat TNBC, but managing immune-rated adverse events while balancing efficacy is a challenge. The purpose of this review is to highlight the current treatment recommendations for early-stage TNBC and the management of immunotherapy toxicities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms* / drug therapy