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Paolo Tarantino: Impressive activity with tucatinib plus trastuzumab for HER2-mutated breast cancer
May 28, 2024, 14:34

Paolo Tarantino: Impressive activity with tucatinib plus trastuzumab for HER2-mutated breast cancer

Paolo Tarantino shared on X:

“Impressive activity with tucatinib plus trastuzumab for HER2-mutated breast cancer. .

Among 31 patients with HER2-mutation MBC (mostly with HR+ and lobular disease), ORR with tucatinib/trastuzumab (plus fulvestrant, if HR positive) was 42%, with mDoR of 12.6 months and mPFS of 9.5 months.”

Paolo Tarantino

Paolo Tarantino

 

Paolo TarantinoSource: Paolo Tarantino/X

Dr. 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.