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Cinzia Cardalesi1

  • 1Uoc Oncologia Asl Napoli 1 Centro, Ospedale del Mare.

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Sacituzumab govitecan offers an effective treatment for advanced triple-negative breast cancer, even in elderly patients with comorbidities. This therapy shows sustained efficacy and manageable toxicity, improving quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Therapeutics

Background:

  • Triple-negative breast carcinoma (TNBC) presents an aggressive clinical profile with limited targeted therapy options.
  • Treatment challenges are amplified in elderly patients due to reduced tolerance and comorbidities.

Observation:

  • A 71-year-old patient with metastatic breast cancer, which had shifted from luminal B to triple-negative histology, received sacituzumab govitecan (SG).
  • The patient had a history of extensive prior hormonal and chemotherapeutic treatments.

Findings:

  • Despite requiring a dose reduction due to severe diarrhea, the patient continued SG therapy for 16 months.
  • The treatment resulted in a partial response, disease stability, and minimal impact on quality of life.

Implications:

  • Sacituzumab govitecan demonstrates significant efficacy and a manageable safety profile in a challenging TNBC patient population.
  • This case highlights SG's potential to revolutionize treatment paradigms for advanced, refractory breast cancer, including in older adults.

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