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    Kim, H.R.; Jung, K.H.; Im, S.-A.; Im, Y.-H.; Kang, S.Y.; Park, K.H.; Lee, S.; Kim, S.-B.; Lee, K.-H.; Ahn, J.S.; Kim, S.I.; Sohn, J.H.

    Annals of oncology, 06/2013, Volume: 24, Issue: 6
    Journal Article

    This phase II neoadjuvant trial evaluated bevacizumab–docetaxel and carboplatin in triple-negative breast cancer. Women with hormone receptor- and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, stage II/III breast cancer received six cycles of 75 mg/m2 docetaxel, carboplatin (AUC = 5) and 15 mg/kg bevacizumab every 21 days. The primary end point was pathological complete response (pCR) in breasts and axillary lymph nodes (ALN). Forty-five patients were recruited from the Korean Cancer Study Group. The median age was 45 (range 30–72) years. ALNs were positive in 80% of patients (n = 36) at diagnosis. Overall, 98% of patients (n = 44) completed therapy and underwent surgery. The pCR rate was 42% (n = 19); clinical response rate 96% (n = 43); complete 13% (n = 6); partial 82% (n = 37); stable disease 2% (n = 1). Breast-conserving surgery was undertaken in 78% of patients (n = 35). Most frequent grade 3/4 adverse events were neutropenia (84%, n = 38) and febrile neutropenia (9%, n = 4). One patient experienced delayed wound healing after surgery. Neoadjuvant bevacizumab, docetaxel and carboplatin resulted in an encouraging pCR rate and negligible wound healing problems after surgery.