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  • To discuss emerging therapeutic concepts and future challenges in breast cancer care.

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  • Review of current literature on breast cancer epidemiology, molecular classification, and treatment modalities.
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  • Discussion of future directions in personalized medicine and treatment de-escalation/escalation.

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  • Individualization of therapy based on tumor biology and early response is a key future concept.

Conclusions:

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  • Ensuring equitable global access to advanced breast cancer treatments is a critical future challenge.