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Aixa Medina1,2, Jeismar Carballo1, Eglys González-Marcano1
1Jacinto Convit World Organization Inc. Pompano Beach Florida USA.
Cancer Innovation
|September 23, 2024
Summary
Breast cancer immunotherapy shows promise but faces challenges. This review summarizes recent advances, ongoing trials, and approved therapies for breast cancer (BC) treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Immunology
Background:
- Breast cancer (BC) is a leading cause of cancer death in women globally.
- Advances in immunology have spurred the development of novel immunotherapies for BC.
- Current immunotherapies face challenges including resistance and modest response rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize recent data on breast cancer immunotherapy.
- To review ongoing clinical trials and approved therapies.
- To assess immunotherapy as monotherapy or in combination with conventional treatments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies on breast cancer immunotherapy.
- Analysis of data from ongoing clinical trials.
- Evaluation of approved immunotherapeutic agents.
Main Results:
- Immunotherapy offers a promising approach for BC treatment.
- Various strategies including nonspecific immunotherapies, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and oncolytic viruses are being explored.
- Combination therapies and monotherapies are under investigation.
Conclusions:
- Immunotherapy is a rapidly evolving field for breast cancer treatment.
- Further research and clinical trials are necessary to overcome resistance and improve response rates.
- Personalized approaches may enhance the efficacy of breast cancer immunotherapy.
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