Evidence-Based Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Advanced HER2-Positive and HER2-Low Breast Cancer in Colombia
<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The management of advanced HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer is evolving rapidly. This study aimed to generate national, evidence-based clinical recommendations for Colombia, addressing the lack of standardized local guidance. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic literature search (2020-2024) was conducted. The evidence was evaluated using AGREE II, RoB 2, ROBINS-I, and JBI tools. Recommendations were developed using the GRADE approach and a structured modified Delphi consensus process involving 34 national experts. <b>Results:</b> A total of 22 clinical recommendations were formulated. These address HER2 quantification and reporting, first-line and subsequent-line therapy, and management of brain metastases. Five recommendations (23%) were classified as strong, supported by high-certainty evidence, while 17 (77%) were conditional, reflecting the need for adaptation to local contexts and resource availability. <b>Conclusions:</b> This consensus provides updated, context-specific clinical guidance to optimize the care of patients with advanced HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer in Colombia. The recommendations are designed to standardize care, improve patient outcomes, and promote equitable access to innovative therapies within the Colombian healthcare system.
Authors
- Sandra Franco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4126-2202)
- Luz F. Sua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9574-2370)
- Marc Edy Pierre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2119-9840)
- Julio Ricardo Zuluaga Peña (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2617-1233)
- Aura Victoria Gutiérrez Rabá
- Mauricio Lema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2766-8792)
- Hernán Carranza
- Abrahám José Hernández Blanquisett
- William Mantilla
Institutions
- Universidad del Norte (CO)
- Universidad El Bosque (CO)
- Fundación Valle del Lili (CO)
- Clínica Somer (CO)
- Clínica Santa María (CO)
- Asociación Colombiana de Diabetes (CO)
- Foundation for Clinical and Applied Cancer Research (CO)
- Hospital la Serena (CL)
- Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá (CO)
- Fundación Universitaria Sanitas (CO)
- Icesi University (CO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15020514
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- AstraZeneca