New drug combo shows promise in shrinking aggressive breast tumors before surgery
NCT ID NCT02530489
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested a combination of chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) and immunotherapy (atezolizumab) given before surgery to women with triple-negative breast cancer. The goal was to shrink tumors and reduce the amount of breast tissue that needs to be removed. 37 participants were enrolled, and the main outcome measured was how much cancer remained at the time of surgery.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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