
News|Videos|October 26, 2023
Managing Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Later Line Systemic Therapy for Metastatic TNBC
Author(s)Nour Abuhadra, MD
Dr. Noor Abuhadra discusses managing adverse events in patients receiving TRODELVY (sacituzumab govitecan), a later-line systemic therapy for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Shay Elkins, a patient, shares her experience with significant side effects including diarrhea, low white blood cell counts, and hair loss, while Dr. Abuhadra emphasizes the need for proactive management of these issues to maximize treatment time and maintain quality of life.
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