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Korean J Med. 2026;101(2):70-76. Published online April 1, 2026.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2026.101.2.70
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성균관대학교 의과대학 삼성서울병원 혈액종양내과
Systemic Treatment for Patients with Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Hee Kyung Ahn
Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Corresponding author: Hee Kyung Ahn ,Tel: +82-2-3410-1794, Email: hkahn.onco@gmail.com
Received: January 7, 2026; Revised: March 2, 2026   Accepted: March 10, 2026.


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Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women in Korea and its incidence is rapidly increasing. Perioperative systemic treatment plays a critical role in achieving a cure for early-stage breast cancer. With the introduction of novel systemic agents, treatment outcomes have improved and perioperative strategies have become increasingly diverse. In addition to conventional anthracycline- and taxane-based chemotherapies, targeted therapies and/or immunotherapy have expanded the options to both neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings. Increasing numbers of (neo) novel adjuvant agents and post-neoadjuvant treatments have demonstrated survival benefits, supporting more individualized perioperative treatment approaches in patients with early breast cancer.

Keywords :Breast neoplasms, Adjuvant chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Neoadjuvant therapy
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