2020
DOI: 10.1186/s40959-020-00081-9
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Clinical impact of interruption in adjuvant Trastuzumab therapy in patients with operable HER-2 positive breast cancer

Abstract: Background Trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity (TIC) can lead to early discontinuation of adjuvant therapy, however there is limited evidence on long-term survival outcomes in patients with operable human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer (BC) experiencing treatment interruption or discontinuation. Methods The primary objective of the study was to evaluate disease-free survival (DFS) in non-metastatic, H… Show more

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“…Trastuzumab-related cardiotoxicity can be reversible upon discontinuation of treatment [ 5 ], which may, however, be associated with tumor recurrence and worse overall survival [ 68 , 69 ]. Evidence also supports that the recovered LVEF measurements in patients treated with trastuzumab for 12 months (48.53%), never reached the baseline LVEF levels at 30 months after treatment completion [ 70 ].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Trastuzumab-related cardiotoxicity can be reversible upon discontinuation of treatment [ 5 ], which may, however, be associated with tumor recurrence and worse overall survival [ 68 , 69 ]. Evidence also supports that the recovered LVEF measurements in patients treated with trastuzumab for 12 months (48.53%), never reached the baseline LVEF levels at 30 months after treatment completion [ 70 ].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, interruption of anti-HER2 agents because of cardiotoxicity was found to be associated with worse outcomes in patients with breast cancer. (44) The aforementioned observation led to the emergence of the concept of permissive cardiotoxicity, which favors aggressive management of cardiotoxicity to enable the patient to remain on life-prolonging cancer treatment rather than discontinuation of cardiotoxic treatment. ( 45) For example, it is now recommended to continue anti-HER2 agents with close surveillance when CTRCD is asymptomatic and moderate.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Oral oncolytics have been associated with high response rates and survival benefit in many instances, and reluctance to immediately withdraw these highly effective medications before attempting to manage their toxicities is justifiable. Furthermore, interruption of anti-HER2 agents because of CV adverse events was found to be associated with worse outcomes in patients with breast cancer [ 55 , 56 ]. The aforementioned observation led to the emergence of the concept of permissive cardiotoxicity, which favors aggressive management of cardiotoxicity to enable the patient to remain on life-prolonging cancer treatment rather than discontinuation of cardiotoxic treatment [ 57 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%