Radioligand therapy (RLT) represents a promising advancement in precision oncology and enables the targeted delivery of radiation to cancer cells. This approach has shown success in other tumor types, such as prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. Its potential in metastatic breast cancer (mBC) is currently under investigation. This review discusses RLT mechanism of action, therapeutic potential, and integration into the existing therapeutic landscape of mBC. While clinical trials have shown promising results, challenges remain regarding target heterogeneity, implementation, and optimizing treatment strategies. Further research is essential to integrate RLT into clinical practice and improve patient outcomes fully.

Radioligand Therapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Harnessing Precision Oncology / F. Giugliano, E. Giordano, L. Gilardi, B.T. Salimbeni, P. Zagami, A. Esposito, A. Marra, D. Trapani, P.P.M. Berton Giachetti, B. Malagutti, T. Henry, D. Deandreis, G. Curigliano, F. Ceci, C. Criscitiello. - In: CANCER TREATMENT REVIEWS. - ISSN 0305-7372. - 136:(2025 May), pp. 102940.1-102940.10. [10.1016/j.ctrv.2025.102940]

Radioligand Therapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Harnessing Precision Oncology

F. Giugliano
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E. Giordano;L. Gilardi;P. Zagami;A. Marra;D. Trapani;P.P.M. Berton Giachetti;B. Malagutti;G. Curigliano;F. Ceci;C. Criscitiello
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2025

Abstract

Radioligand therapy (RLT) represents a promising advancement in precision oncology and enables the targeted delivery of radiation to cancer cells. This approach has shown success in other tumor types, such as prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. Its potential in metastatic breast cancer (mBC) is currently under investigation. This review discusses RLT mechanism of action, therapeutic potential, and integration into the existing therapeutic landscape of mBC. While clinical trials have shown promising results, challenges remain regarding target heterogeneity, implementation, and optimizing treatment strategies. Further research is essential to integrate RLT into clinical practice and improve patient outcomes fully.
Breast cancer; Metastatic; Nuclear medicine; Radioligand therapy
Settore MEDS-09/A - Oncologia medica
Settore MEDS-22/A - Diagnostica per immagini e radioterapia
mag-2025
8-apr-2025
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