RT Journal Article T1 Anti-HER2 Therapy Beyond Second-Line for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Short Review and Recommendations for Several Clinical Scenarios from a Spanish Expert Panel. A1 Martínez-Jañez, Noelia A1 Chacón, Ignacio A1 de Juan, Ana A1 Cruz-Merino, Luis A1 Del Barco, Sònia A1 Fernández, Isaura A1 García-Teijido, Paula A1 Gómez-Bernal, Amalia A1 Plazaola, Arrate A1 Ponce, José A1 Servitja, Sonia A1 Zamora, Pilar K1 Anti-HER2 K1 Clinical practice K1 Metastatic breast cancer AB The aim of this project was to provide an expert opinion regarding anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) therapy beyond second-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer (mBC). A group of experts discussed specific issues concerning anti-HER2 therapy in late-line settings in mBC. Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) or dual HER2 blockade appeared to be good options for HER2-positive mBC after ≥ 2 HER2-targeted therapies. Once an objective response has been achieved with anti-HER2-containing therapy, the anti-HER2 agent can be continued until progression of the disease, unacceptable toxicity or patient decision. mBC treated with ≥ 3 consecutive lines of anti-HER therapy, ≥ 1 being a dual HER2 blockade and with early progression of disease during a fourth or later-line treatment, are clinically resistant to anti-HER therapy. For progression of metastasis in the brain after anti-HER2 therapy, lapatinib and chemotherapy appear to be a good alternative after best local treatment. Further clinical trials are needed to provide valuable knowledge about the best treatment options in the later settings of mBC. SN 1661-3791 YR 2016 FD 2016-02-08 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/10135 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/10135 LA en DS RISalud RD Apr 5, 2025