Discussion of ABC7 Consensus and German Recommendations

• Published in: Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde Vol. 84; no. 5; pp. 431 - 442
• Main Authors: Untch, Michael, Ditsch, Nina, Fasching, Peter A, Busch, Steffi, Ettl, Johannes, Haidinger, Renate, Harbeck, Nadia, Jackisch, Christian, Lüftner, Diana, Müller, Lothar, Ruckhäberle, Eugen, Schumacher-Wulf, Eva, Thomssen, Christoph, Wuerstlein, Rachel, Müller, Volkmar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; German
• Published: Germany Georg Thieme Verlag KG 01.05.2024
• Subjects: GebFra Science; leptomeningeal disease; ABC and pregnancy; systemic therapy; ADCs; brain metastases; oligometastases
• ISSN: 0016-5751; 1438-8804
• DOI: 10.1055/a-2263-5152

The rationale behind the "International Consensus Conference for Advanced Breast Cancer" (ABC) is to standardize the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer worldwide using an evidence-based approach. The aim is also to ensure that patients in all countries receive adequate treatment based on current treatment recommendations and standards. The 7th International Consensus Conference on Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC7) took place from November 9 to 12, 2023 in Lisbon/Portugal. ABC7 focused on metastatic disease as well as on locally advanced and inflammatory breast cancer. Special topics included the treatment of oligometastatic patients, leptomeningeal disease, treatment of brain metastases, and pregnant women with ABC. As in previous years, patient advocates from all over the world participated in the consensus conference and were involved in decision making.