PETREMAC

PErsonalized TREatment of high-risk MAmmary Cancer – the PETREMAC Trial. Positive Trial. NBCG15, PI: Hans Petter Eikesdal.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Previously untreated, histologically confirmed non-inflammatory breast cancer, >4 cm in diameter and /or metastatic ipsilateral axillary deposits for which the smallest diameter of the largest node >2 cm by CT or ultrasound scan.
  • WHO performance status 0-1
  • Known tumor ER, PGR, HER2 and TP53 status.
  • Known tumor Ki67 percentage (if ER/PGR>50% and TP53 wt status).
  • Distant metastasis not suspected. Patients will undergo radiology exams during screening phase, after signing the informed consent.
  • Age >18 years
  • Patients must have clinically and/or radiographically documented measurable breast cancer according to RECIST.
  • Radiology studies (CT thorax/abdomen and bone scintigraphy/bone scan) must be performed within 28 days prior to registration.
  • Absence of any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow-up schedule; those conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the trial
  • Before patient registration/randomization, written informed consent must be given according to national and local regulations.
  • For arms B-H:
    • Neutrophils > 1.5 x 109/L
    • Platelets > 100 x 109/L
    • Bilirubin < 2 x upper limit normal (ULN). For patients with Gilbert´s syndrome bilirubin >2 x ULN is accepted if there is no evidence of biliary obstruction.
    • Serum creatinine < 1.5 x ULN
    • ALT and Alk Phos (ALP) <2.5 x ULN
    • INR < 1.5

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unstable angina pectoris or heart failure
  • Pregnant or lactating patients can not be included.
  • Clinical evidence of serious coagulopathy. Prior arterial/venous thrombosis or embolism does not exclude patients from inclusion, unless patient is considered unfit by study oncologist.
  • Patient not able to give an informed consent or comply with study regulations as deemed by study investigator.

Contact information: Hans Petter Eikesdal, hans.petter.eikesdal(a)helse-bergen.no