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ReviewCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2025

New Therapeutic Scenarios in the Context of Adjuvant Treatment for HR+/HER2-Breast Cancer: The Possible Role of Ribociclib in Treatment Algorithms for Stage II and III.

Nicola Battelli, Carmela Mocerino, Michele Montedoro, Mirco Pistelli, Ilaria Portarena, Mario Rosanova, Tina Sidoni, Patrizia Vici

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Review in Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Nicola BattelliOncologia, Ospedale di Macerata, 62100 Macerata, Italy.
Carmela MocerinoUnità di Oncologia, A.O.R.N. Cardarelli, 80131 Napoli, Italy.
Michele MontedoroOspedale di Città di Castello, 06012 Città di Castello, Italy.
Mirco PistelliDipartimento di Oncologia, Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, 60126 Ancona, Italy.
Ilaria PortarenaDipartimento di Oncologia, Policlinico Tor Vergata, 00133 Roma, Italy.
Mario RosanovaUnità di Oncologia, Ospedale del Mare, 80147 Napoli, Italy.
Tina SidoniOspedale San Salvatore, 67100 l'Aquila, Italy.
Patrizia ViciUOSD Sperimentazioni di Fase IV, IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena, 00144 Roma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7528-9783

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Early breast cancer (EBC) treatment has evolved from radical surgery to a multidisciplinary approach, integrating radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy with surgery to ensure the best possible outcome. Despite these advancements, hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Negative (HER2-) EBC still faces high recurrence rates after endocrine therapy. A panel of oncologists from Central-Southern Italy discussed the profile of ribociclib as an adjuvant therapy, based on the results of the NATALEE study, focusing on efficacy, safety, patient profiles, and regional challenges in treatment access. The experts identified ribociclib as suitable adjuvant treatment for stage II and III HR+/HER2- EBC patients, including those without lymph node involvement but with biologically aggressive disease. In their view, ribociclib could be an interesting option for patients not eligible for chemotherapy due to contraindications. Key challenges in translating the evidence on ribociclib in EBC into clinical practice include treatment duration, patient follow-up, and adverse events management. Strategies to address these challenges range from telemedicine and support from local clinics to tailored communication to improve adherence. Ribociclib is expected to significantly impact adjuvant treatment for HR+/HER2- EBC by addressing broader patient needs and potentially improving long-term outcomes through enhanced adherence and personalized management strategies.

Indexed as

AminopyridinesAntineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsPurinesAlgorithmsChemotherapy, AdjuvantErb-b2 Receptor Tyrosine KinasesFemaleHumansNeoplasm StagingReceptors, EstrogenReceptors, ProgesteroneAminopyridinesAntineoplastic AgentsERBB2 protein, humanErb-b2 Receptor Tyrosine KinasesPurinesReceptors, EstrogenReceptors, Progesteroneribociclibadherenceadjuvant therapybreast cancerribociclibstage IIstage III

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PMID40277749
PMCPMC12025607

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