Long Survival in a Patient with Brain Metastases from Breast Cancer
2008
Long Survival in a Patient with Brain Metastases from Breast Cancer
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): G Sanna, G Petralia, M Cossu Rocca, C Marenghi, F Nolè
Primary Institution: European Institute of Oncology
Conclusion
The patient with brain metastases from breast cancer experienced a long survival due to effective treatment with Lapatinib.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a Karnofsky Performance Status of more than 70%.
- She experienced a good control of cerebral, liver, and nodal metastasis after one year of treatment.
- Her quality of life remained acceptable throughout the treatment.
Takeaway
A woman with breast cancer that spread to her brain lived much longer than expected because of a special medicine called Lapatinib.
Methodology
The patient was treated with whole brain irradiation, radiosurgery, and systemic therapy with Lapatinib.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 47-year-old woman.
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