scholarly journals Treatment strategies for breast cancer brain metastases

2020 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-155
Author(s):  
Caroline Bailleux ◽  
Lauriane Eberst ◽  
Thomas Bachelot
2019 ◽  
pp. 267-279
Author(s):  
Rupert Bartsch ◽  
Elisabeth Sophie Bergen ◽  
Karin Dieckmann ◽  
Anna Sophie Berghoff ◽  
Matthias Preusser

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (391) ◽  
pp. eaal4682 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Kodack ◽  
Vasileios Askoxylakis ◽  
Gino B. Ferraro ◽  
Qing Sheng ◽  
Mark Badeaux ◽  
...  

Although targeted therapies are often effective systemically, they fail to adequately control brain metastases. In preclinical models of breast cancer that faithfully recapitulate the disparate clinical responses in these microenvironments, we observed that brain metastases evade phosphatidylinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibition despite drug accumulation in the brain lesions. In comparison to extracranial disease, we observed increased HER3 expression and phosphorylation in brain lesions. HER3 blockade overcame the resistance ofHER2-amplified and/orPIK3CA-mutant breast cancer brain metastases to PI3K inhibitors, resulting in marked tumor growth delay and improvement in mouse survival. These data provide a mechanistic basis for therapeutic resistance in the brain microenvironment and identify translatable treatment strategies forHER2-amplified and/orPIK3CA-mutant breast cancer brain metastases.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 175883591878031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuria Kotecki ◽  
Florence Lefranc ◽  
Daniel Devriendt ◽  
Ahmad Awada

Brain metastases are the most common central nervous system tumors in adults, and incidence of brain metastases is increasing due to both improved diagnostic techniques (e.g. magnetic resonance imaging) and increased cancer patient survival through advanced systemic treatments. Outcomes of patients remain disappointing and treatment options are limited, usually involving multimodality approaches. Brain metastases represent an unmet medical need in solid tumor care, especially in breast cancer, where brain metastases are frequent and result in impaired quality of life and death. Challenges in the management of brain metastases have been highlighted in this review. Innovative research and treatment strategies, including prevention approaches and emerging systemic treatment options for brain metastases of breast cancer, are further discussed.


2019 ◽  
Vol 144 (3) ◽  
pp. 583-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas B. Figura ◽  
Thrisha K. Potluri ◽  
Homan Mohammadi ◽  
Daniel E. Oliver ◽  
John A. Arrington ◽  
...  

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 133-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Crozier ◽  
Lauren F. Cornell ◽  
Bhupendra Rawal ◽  
Edith A. Perez

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 5214
Author(s):  
Inês Figueira ◽  
Joana Godinho-Pereira ◽  
Sofia Galego ◽  
Joana Maia ◽  
János Haskó ◽  
...  

Triple negative breast cancer presents higher mortality and poorer survival rates than other breast cancer (BC) types, due to the proneness to brain metastases formation, which are usually diagnosed at advanced stages. Therefore, the discovery of BC brain metastases (BCBM) biomarkers appears pivotal for a timely intervention. With this work, we aimed to disclose microRNAs (miRNAs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the circulation as biomarkers of BCBM formation. Using a BCBM animal model, we analyzed EVs in plasma by nanoparticle tracking analysis and ascertained their blood-brain barrier (BBB) origin by flow cytometry. We further evaluated circulating miRNAs by RT-qPCR and their brain expression by in situ hybridization. In parallel, a cellular model of BCBM formation, combining triple negative BC cells and BBB endothelial cells, was used to differentiate the origin of biomarkers. Established metastases were associated with an increased content of circulating EVs, particularly of BBB origin. Interestingly, deregulated miRNAs in the circulation were observed prior to BCBM detection, and their brain origin was suggested by matching alterations in brain parenchyma. In vitro studies indicated that miR-194-5p and miR-205-5p are expressed and released by BC cells, endothelial cells and during their interaction. These results highlight miRNAs and EVs as biomarkers of BCBM in early and advanced stages, respectively.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Andreas M. Stark

Breast cancer metastases to the neurocranium might involve the bone, the dura, or the brain parenchyma. The latter location is the far most common. The annual incidence of brain metastases in patients with breast cancer is in the range of 4–11 per 100.000 persons per year. Symptoms and findings mainly result from the location of the lesion. The diagnostic method of choice is magnetic resonance imaging before and after administration of contrast material. Breast cancer brain metastases present as solid, cystic, or partially cystic lesions with marked contrast enhancement and perilesional edema. The therapeutic option of choice is microsurgical resection whenever possible. Adjuvant treatment includes radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and/or chemotherapy.


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