Triple negative breast cancer

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014;15(6):2427-31. doi: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.6.2427.

Abstract

Triple-negative breast cancers (TNBC), characterized by absence of the estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) and lack of overexpression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), have a poor prognosis. To overcome therapy limitations of TNBC, various new approaches are needed. This mini-review focuses on discovery of new targets and drugs which might offer new hope for TNBC patients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy*
  • Prognosis
  • Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents