Vaccine Therapies for Breast Cancer

Surg Oncol Clin N Am. 2019 Jul;28(3):353-367. doi: 10.1016/j.soc.2019.02.004. Epub 2019 Apr 5.

Abstract

Vaccines can be a cost effective preventive measure for both primary prevention of disease and prevention of disease recurrence. Several vaccines targeting breast cancer oncodrivers are currently being tested in clinical trials. Whereas clinical response rates to breast cancer vaccines have been modest despite the induction of strong antitumor T cell responses, it is through these approaches that valuable insight and knowledge have been gained about tumor immunology. With the emergence of new immunotherapies, there is renewed excitement for effective breast cancer vaccine development.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Breast cancer immunity; Oncodrivers; Vaccine therapy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigens, Neoplasm / immunology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / immunology
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Cancer Vaccines / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy / methods*

Substances

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Cancer Vaccines