Updates on Molecular Targeted Therapies for Intraparenchymal CNS Metastases.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-21-2021

Publication Title

Cancers (Basel)

Keywords

california; pacific neuro; pni; sjci; santa monica

Abstract

Central nervous system (CNS) metastases can occur in a high percentage of systemic cancer patients and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients. Almost any histology can find its way to the brain, but lung, breast, and melanoma are the most common pathologies seen in the CNS from metastatic disease. Identification of many key targets in the tumorigenesis pathway has been crucial to the development of a number of drugs that have demonstrated successful penetration of the blood-brain, blood-cerebrospinal fluid, and blood-tumor barriers. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy have dramatically revolutionized the field with treatment options that can provide successful and durable control of even CNS disease. In this review, we discuss major targets with successful treatment options as demonstrated in clinical trials. These include tyrosine kinase inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates. We also provide an update on the state of the field and highlight key upcoming trials. Patient-specific molecular information combined with novel therapeutic approaches and new agents has demonstrated and continues to promise significant progress in the management of patients with CNS metastases.

Clinical Institute

Cancer

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Department

Neurosciences

Department

Oncology

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