Paolo Tarantino: Important to temporarily stop the ADC before pursuing brain RT
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Paolo Tarantino: Important to temporarily stop the ADC before pursuing brain RT

Paolo Tarantino shared a post on X:

“New report on the risk of radiation necrosis with concurrent ADCs + brain RT. Incidence of symptomatic radiation necrosis was 27% with concurrent vs. 11% with non-concurrent ADC/RT (p=0.014). Important to temporarily stop the ADC before pursuing brain RT.”

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Paolo Tarantino, MD researcher, holds positions at both the European Institute of Oncology in Milan, Italy, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, Specializing in breast cancer. Currently, Dr. Tarantino is pursuing an advanced research fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, concurrently working towards a PhD in clinical research at the University of Milan. His research focuses on exploring the HER2 oncoprotein, investigating the emerging HER2-low subgroup of breast tumors, and developing novel antibody-drug conjugates targeting every subtype of breast cancer. With a robust publication record exceeding 50 papers on breast cancer, he is recognized as a leading expert in the field. Dr. Tarantino’s dedication and innovative approach contribute significantly to the advancement of breast cancer treatment and research.

Medically reviewed May 2, 2024 by Mariam Khachatryan, MD