Title
Recommendations for streamlining precision medicine in breast cancer care in Latin America
Date Issued
01 December 2021
Access level
open access
Resource Type
review
Author(s)
Alvarado-Cabrero I.
Ortega V.
de Oliveira Lima J.T.
Torres R.
Torregrosa L.
Publisher(s)
John Wiley and Sons Inc
Abstract
Background: The incidence of breast cancer (BC) in LMICs has increased by more than 20% within the last decade. In areas such as Latin America (LA), addressing BC at national levels evoke discussions surrounding fragmented care, limited resources, and regulatory barriers. Precision Medicine (PM), specifically companion diagnostics (CDx), links disease diagnosis and treatment for better patient outcomes. Thus, its application may aid in overcoming these barriers. Recent findings: A panel of LA experts in fields related to BC and PM were provided with a series of relevant questions to address prior to a multi-day conference. Within this conference, each narrative was edited by the entire group, through numerous rounds of discussion until a consensus was achieved. The panel proposes specific, realistic recommendations for implementing CDx in BC in LA and other LMIC regions. In these recommendations, the authors strived to address all barriers to the widespread use and access mentioned previously within this manuscript. Conclusion: This manuscript provides a review of the current state of CDx for BC in LA. Of most importance, the panel proposes practical and actionable recommendations for the implementation of CDx throughout the Region in order to identify the right patient at the right time for the right treatment.
Volume
4
Issue
6
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Bioquímica, Biología molecular
Medicina clínica
Oncología
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85104929788
PubMed ID
Source
Cancer Reports
ISSN of the container
25738348
Source funding
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Sponsor(s)
Fundación de Salud Américas
Fundación de Cuidados Médicos SIDA
Roche
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción Científica
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