Complete response and long-term survival to endocrine monotherapy in a patient with metastatic breast cancer in a low-income country: a case report

This case demonstrates a long-lasting complete response to metastatic breast cancer with malignant pleural effusion. This shows the validity of endocrine therapy in recurrent hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, especially in countries that cannot afford targeted therapies or genetic tests. It also highlights the necessity for a better understanding of the prognostic and predictive factors.