articleThe Lancet OncologyNov 24, 2017HYBRID OA

Neoadjuvant trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and chemotherapy versus trastuzumab emtansine plus pertuzumab in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer (KRISTINE): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial

University of California, Los Angeles · Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón · +17 more institutions

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Abstract

Background HER2-targeted treatments have improved outcomes in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer in the neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and metastatic settings; however, some patients remain at risk of relapse or death for many years after treatment of early-stage disease. Therefore, new strategies are needed. We did a phase 3 trial to assess a neoadjuvant regimen for HER2-positive breast cancer that replaces traditional systemic chemotherapy with targeted treatment. Methods We did a randomised, open-label phase 3 KRISTINE trial in 68 Translational Research In Oncology centres (hospitals and specialty cancer centres in Asia, Europe, USA, and Canada). Eligible participants were aged 18 years or older with…

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Keywords
  • Pertuzumab
  • Medicine
  • Trastuzumab
  • Trastuzumab emtansine
  • Docetaxel
  • Oncology
  • Internal medicine
  • Breast cancer
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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