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.

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Journal of Clinical Medicine
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2026-01-08
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https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15020514
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Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies
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Evidence-Based Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Advanced HER2-Positive and HER2-Low Breast Cancer in Colombia

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Evidence-Based Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Advanced HER2-Positive and HER2-Low Breast Cancer in Colombia

Sandra Franco, Luz F. Sua, Marc Edy Pierre, Julio Ricardo Zuluaga Peña, Aura Victoria Gutiérrez Rabá, Mauricio Lema, Hernán Carranza, Abrahám José Hernández Blanquisett, William Mantilla
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Abstract

<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.

Journal of Clinical MedicineVol. 15(2)
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)
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