4. Internationale Konsensuskonferenz zum fortgeschrittenen Mammakarzinom (ABC4), Lissabon, 04.11.2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (04) ◽  
pp. 238-249
Author(s):  
Michael Untch ◽  
Rachel Würstlein ◽  
Norbert Marschner ◽  
Diana Lüftner ◽  
Doris Augustin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Advanced Breast Cancer ◽  
Advanced Breast ◽  
Parp Inhibition ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Diagnostik Und Therapie ◽  
Therapeutische Konsequenzen

ZusammenfassungVom 2. bis 4. November 2017 fand in Lissabon unter Leitung von Frau Professor Fatima Cardoso die 4. Internationale Konsensuskonferenz ABC4 (Advanced Breast Cancer Forth Consensus) zu Diagnostik und Behandlung des fortgeschrittenen Mammakarzinoms (ABC) statt. Zur Vereinfachung wird im weiteren Text von ABC gesprochen, was im klinischen Alltag der metastasierten Brustkrebserkrankung oder der lokal weit fortgeschrittenen Erkrankung entspricht. Der inhaltliche Schwerpunkt lag dieses Jahr auf neuen Entwicklungen in der Behandlung des ABC. Diskutiert wurden unter anderem der Stellenwert der CDK4/6-Inhibition beim hormonrezeptor(HR-)positiven ABC, die duale Antikörperblockade beim HER2-positiven ABC, die PARP-Inhibition beim BRC-Amutierten tripel-negativen und luminalen ABC sowie potenzielle therapeutische Konsequenzen. Ein weiterer Fokus lag auf dem BRCA-assoziierten Mammakarzinom, der Behandlung von Hirnmetastasen sowie der individualisierten Therapieentscheidung auf der Grundlage einer molekularen Testung (sog. Präzisionsmedizin). Wie schon in den vergangenen Jahren ist die Zusammenarbeit mit den Vertretern von Patientenorganisationen aus aller Welt ein wichtiges Anliegen der ABC-Konferenz. Sie wurde auf der ABC4-Konferenz weiter intensiviert. Im Anschluss an die Konsensuskonferenz wurde die „Global Alliance“ gegründet mit dem Ziel, die erforderlichen Maßnahmen aus Sicht der Patientenvertreterinnen weltweit zu propagieren und zu koordinieren. In den ABC-Konsensus fließen aufgrund des international zusammengesetzten Expertenpanels zwangsläufig länderspezifische Besonderheiten ein. Wie schon in den vergangenen Jahren hat daher eine Arbeitsgruppe deutscher Brustkrebsexperten, die die Konsensusabstimmung der ABC-Panelisten vor Ort mitverfolgt und intensiv diskutiert haben, diese unter Berücksichtigung der deutschen Leitlinien zu Diagnostik und Therapie des Mammakarzinoms 1 2 für den Therapiealltag in Deutschland kommentiert. Die Abstimmungsergebnisse der ABC-Panelisten in Lissabon sind die Grundlage des ABC-Konsensus.

scholarly journals ABC4 Consensus: Assessment by a German Group of Experts

Breast Care ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Harbeck ◽  
Diana Lüftner ◽  
Norbert Marschner ◽  
Michael Untch ◽  
Doris Augustin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Advanced Breast Cancer ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Advanced Breast ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Parp Inhibition ◽  
Molecular Testing ◽  
Her2 Positive ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Therapy Decision

The Advanced Breast Cancer Fourth Consensus (ABC4) on diagnosis and treatment of advanced breast cancer (ABC) again took place in Lisbon, on November 2-4, 2017, and was chaired by Fatima Cardoso, MD, PhD. This year's contents focused very much on new developments in the treatment of ABC. For example, the significance of inhibition of cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) in hormone receptor (HR)-positive ABC, of dual antibody blockade in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive ABC, and of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibition in triple-negative ABC, as well as the potential therapeutic consequences, were discussed. Other key issues were BRCA-associated breast cancer, treatment of brain metastases, and personalized therapy decision-making using molecular testing (so-called ‘precision medicine'). As in past years, an important objective of the ABC conference was cooperation with representatives of patient organizations from around the world. This cooperation was further intensified during the ABC4. Following the main conference, the ‘Global Alliance' was founded, with the goal of publicizing and coordinating measures necessary worldwide from the patient advocates' standpoint. - The ABC consensus inevitably cannot accommodate country-specific needs, due to the truly global expert panel. Therefore, a working group of German breast cancer experts commented - as in the past years - on the on-site voting results by the ABC panelists upon which the final ABC4 consensus will be based, with particular consideration of the German guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer for everyday treatment in Germany.

scholarly journals 4th International Consensus Conference on Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC4), Lisbon, November 4, 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (05) ◽  
pp. 469-480
Author(s):  
Michael Untch ◽  
Rachel Würstlein ◽  
Norbert Marschner ◽  
Diana Lüftner ◽  
Doris Augustin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Advanced Breast Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Consensus Conference ◽  
Advanced Breast ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Parp Inhibition ◽  
Molecular Testing ◽  
The World

AbstractThe fourth international advanced breast cancer consensus conference (ABC4) on the diagnosis and treatment of advanced breast cancer (ABC) headed by Professor Fatima Cardoso was once again held in Lisbon on November 2 – 4, 2017. To simplify matters, the abbreviation ABC will be used hereinafter in the text. In clinical practice, the abbreviation corresponds to metastatic breast cancer or locally far-advanced disease. This year the focus was on new developments in the treatment of ABC. Topics discussed included the importance of CDK4/6 inhibition in hormone receptor (HR)-positive ABC, the use of dual antibody blockade to treat HER2-positive ABC, PARP inhibition in triple-negative ABC and the potential therapeutic outcomes. Another major area discussed at the conference was BRCA-associated breast cancer, the treatment of cerebral metastasis, and individualized treatment decisions based on molecular testing (so-called precision medicine). As in previous years, close cooperation with representatives from patient organizations from around the world is an important aspect of the ABC conference. This cooperation was reinforced and expanded at the ABC4 conference. A global alliance was founded at the conclusion of the consensus conference, which aims to promote and coordinate the measures considered necessary by patient advocates worldwide. Because the panel of experts was composed of specialists from all over the world, it was inevitable that the ABC consensus also reflected country-specific features. As in previous years, a team of German breast cancer specialists who closely followed the consensus voting of the ABC panelists in Lisbon and intensively discussed the votes has therefore commented on the consensus in the context of the current German guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer 1, 2 used in clinical practice in Germany. The ABC consensus is based on the votes of the ABC panelists in Lisbon.

scholarly journals Gaps in Care and Support for Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer: A Report From the Advanced Breast Cancer Global Alliance

2021 ◽  
pp. 976-984
Author(s):  
Lesley Fallowfield ◽  
Frances M. Boyle ◽  
Luzia Travado ◽  
Belinda E. Kiely ◽  
Patti Jewell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Advanced Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Multidisciplinary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Advanced Breast ◽  
Global Alliance ◽  
Care And Support

PURPOSE Although new therapeutic options continue to improve disease-related outcomes in advanced breast cancer (ABC), enhanced focus is needed to improve quality of life for patients currently living with ABC. METHODS In November 2019, a multidisciplinary workshop to explore patient perceptions of their information and support needs was held at the ABC Global Alliance Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. Ninety-two attendees from 27 countries participated in the workshop. RESULTS Several key unmet needs were identified and discussed in the workshop, including the following: (1) Significant patient knowledge gaps exist related to the diagnosis and management of ABC, and the availability of patient-focused information to support these gaps in knowledge remains limited. (2) The development of meaningful relationships between patients and health care professionals, and the role of patients in decision making, is often overlooked for patients with ABC. (3) Multidisciplinary care approaches are crucial for patients with ABC; however, these often lack effective coordination. (4) Access to clinical trials for ABC also remains limited. (5) Caregivers, friends, and family members do not receive sufficient guidance to support patients with ABC and manage their own well-being. CONCLUSION The variety of unmet needs explored in the workshop demonstrates that patients with ABC still face considerable challenges related to quality of care and support, which will not be resolved until tangible action is taken. Issues highlighted in the workshop should be prioritized by working groups to shape the development of community-based solutions. There is a need for the global community to act proactively to maximize awareness of these ongoing unmet needs and existing resources, while socializing and building new initiatives and resources that will help to close these gaps for patients.

Gemcitabine, epirubicin, and paclitaxel combinations in advanced breast cancer

2001 ◽  
Vol 28 (2D) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
PierFranco Conte ◽  
Barbara Salvadori ◽  
Sara Donati ◽  
Elisabetta Landucci ◽  
Alessandra Gennari
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Advanced Breast Cancer ◽  
Advanced Breast
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document