Abstract
Monotherapy with nanoparticle albumin-bound (nab)-paclitaxel has demonstrated improved efficacy and safety compared with solvent-based paclitaxel and docetaxel. Design: A comprehensive review of all reported studies of nab-paclitaxel combinations with other agents in all breast cancer settings was undertaken. Results: Most studies reviewed are small, phase II and non-comparative. Combinations studied included nab-paclitaxel plus trastuzumab and/or bevacizumab (with or without additional cytotoxic agents), gemcitabine, capecitabine, carboplatin, or lapatinib. The majority of metastatic and neoadjuvant studies demonstrated satisfactory efficacy and safety for nab-paclitaxel combinations, although conclusions regarding comparison with solvent-based taxane (SBT) regimens are not possible. The two adjuvant studies confirmed the safety of nab-paclitaxel combinations in this setting. Conclusions: Although results of this review indicate that nab-paclitaxel may be an appropriate substitute for SBTs in combination regimens, additional research is required to confirm the place and cost effectiveness of these combinations before nab-paclitaxel could be recommended routinely in all settings.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 394-406 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | The Breast |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- 130-nm albumin-bound paclitaxel
- Adjuvant chemotherapy
- Breast neoplasms
- Neoadjuvant therapy
- Neoplasm metastasis
- Taxane
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