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Advances in the Management of Central Nervous System Metastases from Breast Cancer
Jorge Avila1,2, José Pablo Leone3
1Department of Internal Medicine, St Elizabeth's Medical Center, 736 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02135, USA.
Abstract:
Central nervous system (CNS) metastases are common in breast cancer (BC) patients and are particularly relevant as new treatments for BC are prolonging survival. Here, we review advances in the treatment of CNS metastases from BC, including radiotherapy, systemic therapies, and the evolving role of immunotherapy. The use of radiotherapy and chemotherapy is the cornerstone of treatment for CNS metastases. However, new targeted therapies have recently been developed, including anti-HER2 agents and antibody-drug conjugates that have presented promising results for the treatment of these patients.

