Journal of Breast Cancer  2014;17(3):287-290

doi:10.4048/jbc.2014.17.3.287

Combined Antiangiogenic and Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Inhibitor Targeted Therapy in Metaplastic Breast Cancer Harboring a PIK3CA Mutation.

Rishi AGARWAL 1 ; Kimberly KOENIG ; Eric ROHREN ; Vivek SUBBIAH

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Keywords

Bevacizumab; Breast neoplasms; PIK3CA protein; Tumor suppressor protein p53

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Metaplastic breast cancer (MpBC) is an extremely rare breast cancer subtype, characterized by a heterogeneous phenotype. MpBC aggressive biology is attributed to its stem cell-like characteristics. Since these tumors are largely chemoresistant, novel targeted therapies should be explored. Herein, we report the clinical course of a 59-year-old African American woman with MpBC with a PIK3CA mutation in codon 545, exon 10 (GAG to AAG; p.Glu545Lys) and a TP53 mutation in codon 286, exon 8 (GAA to AAA; p.Glu286Lys). The same mutations were observed in the primary and secondary sites. The patient was treated with a molecularly matched therapy using a combined antiangiogenic and mammalian target of rapamycin kinase inhibitor strategy that included liposomal doxorubicin, bevacizumab, and temsirolimus. Partial remission was achieved. In this report, the scientific rationale underlying the activity of this combination was explored. In conclusion, patients may benefit from being offered molecular profiling early during the course of the disease to receive a therapy guided accordingly.