Journal of International Oncology ›› 2024, Vol. 51 ›› Issue (4): 227-234.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn371439-20231017-00038

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Advances in immunotherapy for breast cancer

Sa Qiang, Xu Hangcheng, Wang Jiayu()   

  1. National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Department of Internal Medicine, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
  • Received:2023-10-17 Revised:2023-12-19 Online:2024-04-08 Published:2024-05-10
  • Contact: Wang Jiayu, Email:drwangjy@126.com

Abstract:

According to the latest global cancer burden data for 2020 released by the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer, breast cancer has become the malignant tumor with the highest incidence worldwide. Based on existing internal medicine treatment means like chemotherapy, targeted therapy and endocrine therapy, the development of immunotherapy provides novel solutions for the treatment of breast cancer. To date, the clinical research of immunotherapy in various molecular types and stages of breast cancer has reached certain achievements. In addition, the exploration of joint application with other therapies, predictive markers for efficacy, and immune-related adverse effects is also ongoing. The research and development in the field of breast cancer immunotherapy holds a promising prospect, and approaching research advances will promote the further application of immunotherapy in breast cancer.

Key words: Breast neoplasms, Immunotherapy, Immune checkpoint inhibitors, Neoadjuvant therapy