ABC7 Consensus: Assessment by a German Group of Experts

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Breast Cancer Research
• Clinical Consensus

Background:

• The International Consensus Conference for Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC) aims to standardize treatment for advanced breast cancer (ABC) worldwide.
• Ensuring global access to adequate treatment and novel therapies for ABC patients is a primary goal.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the outcomes and expert commentary on the 7th International Consensus Conference for Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC7).
• To evaluate the relevance of ABC7 consensus statements for German clinical practice.
• To integrate patient advocate input into the consensus-building process.

Main Methods:

• The 7th International Consensus Conference for Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC7) convened in Lisbon, Portugal, November 9-11, 2023.
• Focus areas included metastatic, locally advanced, inflammatory breast cancer, oligometastatic disease, leptomeningeal disease, brain metastases, and pregnancy in ABC.
• A German expert panel provided commentary on ABC7 voting results, referencing prior consensus reviews and AGO Mamma recommendations.

Main Results:

• ABC7 addressed diverse and complex scenarios in advanced breast cancer management.
• Patient advocates played a significant role in shaping the consensus.
• German experts assessed the applicability of updated consensus statements to routine care.

Conclusions:

• The ABC7 conference provided updated evidence-based guidelines for advanced breast cancer.
• Expert commentary is crucial for translating global consensus into regional clinical practice.
• Ongoing collaboration ensures continuous improvement in advanced breast cancer care worldwide.