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PIK3CA testing in hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer: real-world data from Italian molecular pathology laboratories.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Feb 2024
Pepe Francesco, Venetis Konstantinos, Cursano Giulia, Frascarelli Chiara, Pisapia Pasquale, Vacirca Davide, Scimone Claudia, Rappa Alessandra, Russo Gianluca, Mane Eltjona, Pagni Fabio, Castellano Isabella, Troncone Giancarlo, Angelis Carmine De, Curigliano Giuseppe, Guerini-Rocco Elena, Malapelle Umberto, Fusco Nicola
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Introduction: PIK3CA gene mutations occur in approximately 40% of hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative (HR+/HER2-) metastatic breast cancers (MBCs), electing them to targeted therapy. Testing PIK3CA status is complex due to selection of biological specimen and testing method. Materials & methods: This work investigates real-life experience on PIK3CA testing in HR+/HER2- MBC. Clinical, technical and molecular...
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