Efficacy and safety analysis of immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced triple-negative breast cancer: an umbrella meta-analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Assessment of the Safety and Effectiveness of Combining Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors with Chemotherapy for Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis

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  • Wendi Cao

  • Qingxi Rong

  • Yingheng Song

  • Zhijun Ma

  • Qiuxia Dong

  • July 21, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of the Safety and Effectiveness of Combining Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors with Chemotherapy for Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionTriple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Key MechanismsImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) block the PD-1/PD-L1 axis, reactivating T-cell responses against tumors.
Target PopulationPatients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer.
Care SettingOncology clinical practice.

Key Highlights

  • ICIs combined with chemotherapy significantly improved overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS).
  • No significant improvement in objective response rate (ORR) for PD-L1-negative or PD-L1-positive populations.
  • Combination therapy increased risks of all-grade and grade ≥3 adverse events.
  • Higher incidence of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) observed.
  • Future research needed for detailed stratification in treatment.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis of TNBC should include assessment of ER, PR, and HER2 status.

Management

  • ICIs plus chemotherapy is recommended as a first-line treatment for advanced TNBC.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor for immune-related adverse events, including thyroid dysfunction, pneumonitis, and skin reactions.

Risks

  • Increased risk of multisystem immune-related adverse events.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer.

Combination therapy shows survival benefits but requires careful monitoring for adverse effects.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize a multidisciplinary approach for managing TNBC treatment.
  • Incorporate regular assessments for adverse events in patients receiving ICIs.

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