
Evolving Treatment Strategies for Early-Stage Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Explore the evolving treatment landscape for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer, highlighting innovative therapies and clinical trial insights.
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Management of early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) continues to evolve, guided by NCCN recommendations and emerging clinical trial data. In the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings, treatment paradigms increasingly integrate immunotherapy, with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy representing a standard first-line approach for eligible patients, supported by KEYNOTE-522. PD-L1 status, disease stage, and pathologic response play key roles in guiding therapy decisions, while subsequent treatment options are shaped by residual disease, prior exposures, and patient tolerance. Comorbidities, performance status, and toxicity risk are critical considerations when individualizing treatment plans. Despite therapeutic advances, TNBC remains associated with a higher risk of recurrence, highlighting persistent unmet needs. Ongoing studies, including TROPION-Breast03, are anticipated to further clarify the role of antibody–drug conjugates and potentially expand treatment options in this challenging population.























































































