Posts by Mourabit Halima

On December 6, CAHON brought together a distinguished group of hematology and oncology experts at The University Club Atop Symphony Tower in San Diego, CA. The symposium was a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and mentorship.

The 47th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), held from December 10–13, 2024, in San Antonio, USA, showcased the latest research, clinical practices, and technological innovations in breast cancer. In this special installment of the “Highlights Series,” hosted by Prof. Yongmei Yin of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Hospital, Prof. Qiang Liu from the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital joins us live from SABCS to present significant immunotherapy findings unveiled on the final day of the conference (December 13). These include updates on the ZEST, CamRelief, NSABP B-59/GBG-96-GeparDouze, A-BRAVE, and BreastImmune-03 studies for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), as well as insights into HER2-positive breast cancer from the NRG-BR004 and neoHIP trials.

Advances in medical oncology for breast cancer are reshaping the approach to drug dosing and regimen design. Traditional chemotherapy development relied heavily on identifying the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)—the highest dose patients could endure without severe side effects. However, the focus in modern drug development, particularly for molecular targeted therapies, is shifting toward individualized dose optimization strategies. On December 10 (Tuesday) from 2:00 to 3:45 PM (CST), experts at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium delved into these strategies during the "Clinical Symposium on Dose Optimization in Breast Oncology."

The 47th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), held from December 10–13, 2024, in San Antonio, USA, showcased the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer research, clinical practices, and technological innovations. This edition of "SABCS Broadcast" is hosted by Prof. Yongmei Yin from Jiangsu Provincial People’s Hospital, with live reporting by Prof. Junjie Li from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center. The discussion highlights the joint analysis of NRG Oncology/RTOG 9804 and ECOG-ACRIN E5194 on tamoxifen (TAM) use in low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), findings from the INSEMA trial on avoiding sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLND) in breast-conserving surgery patients, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer risk screening.

Liquid biopsy is not a new concept in the field of breast cancer, but its clinical applications continue to evolve, requiring fresh insights into the technologies, terminology, biomarkers, and future directions. On Tuesday, December 10 (Central Time), during the "Educational Session 2: Liquid Biopsy: MRD, ctDNA, and Monitoring Response to Treatment" at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), experts discussed current liquid biopsy technologies and their optimal applications, including early disease detection, real-time monitoring, and predicting treatment responses.

On September 19, 2024, a randomized, double-blind, parallel-controlled, multicenter phase III clinical study, co-led by Professor Shukui Qin from the Nanjing Tianyinshan Hospital Affiliated to China Pharmaceutical University and Professor Liwei Wang from the Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, was published in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy (IF = 40.8), a prestigious international medical journal under Nature. The study evaluated the efficacy of irinotecan liposome (II) combined with 5-FU/LV as second-line treatment for locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer after failure of gemcitabine therapy. Our results showed that the irinotecan liposome (II) combination therapy reduced the risk of death by 37% compared to the control group. Based on this research, irinotecan liposome (II) combination therapy was included as a Grade I expert recommendation (IA evidence) in the 2024 edition of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines. This treatment regimen fills the gap in second-line therapy for locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer patients in China.

From December 10–13, 2024, the 47th San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) took place in San Antonio, USA. As one of the largest and most prestigious gatherings in breast cancer research, SABCS showcased cutting-edge developments from the past year, including research breakthroughs, clinical practice insights, treatment advances, and technological innovations. Among these, studies led or co-authored by Dr. Jian Zhang’s team from Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center were prominently featured. Following the conference, Oncology Frontier invited Dr. Jian Zhang to share insights from their team’s research.