Laura Huppert, MD

Laura Huppert, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Articles

Dr Huppert on the Implications of SERENA-6 for Second-Line Treatment Strategies in HR+ Breast Cancer

July 29th 2025

Laura A. Huppert, MD, discusses how the approval of the SERENA-6 regimen could affect second-line treatment decision-making in HR-positive breast cancer.

Dr Huppert on Evolving First-Line Treatment Standards for HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

July 14th 2025

Laura Huppert, MD, discusses ways that the frontline use of T-DXd in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer may affect later-line treatment decisions.

SABCS Highlights and Future Directions in the Treatment of Breast Cancer

February 26th 2025

Panelists discuss how the continued evolution of HER2-directed therapies, particularly the expanding role of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) across different breast cancer settings, has transformed the treatment landscape, while emphasizing the importance of appropriate patient selection, optimal sequencing strategies, and the need for education around early adoption of promising therapies in community practice settings.

Emerging Frontline, Adjuvant, and Neoadjuvant Strategies with T-DXd in HER2+ Breast Cancer

February 26th 2025

Panelists discuss how emerging data from trials such as DESTINY-Breast09, which is evaluating first-line trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) with or without pertuzumab, could potentially reshape the treatment paradigm for HER2+ metastatic breast cancer (mBC) by establishing new standards for initial therapy and optimal combination approaches.

Novel and Emerging Strategies for HER2+ Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases

February 19th 2025

Panelists discuss how sequential therapy selection for patients with HER2+ breast cancer with progressive brain metastases requires careful consideration of prior treatments, patterns of progression, symptom burden, and available clinical trials, while balancing the need for both systemic disease control and CNS -specific approaches.

Insights From DESTINY-Breast12 Evaluating T-DXd in HER2+ Breast Cancer and Active and Stable Brain Metastases

February 19th 2025

Panelists discuss how the DESTINY-Breast12 trial evaluated trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer (mBC) with brain metastases, demonstrating encouraging intracranial responses and overall survival outcomes while maintaining a manageable safety profile consistent with previous T-DXd studies.

Precision in CNS Targeting: Optimizing Management of Brain Metastases in HER2+ Breast Cancer

February 12th 2025

Panelists discuss how treatment selection for patients with HER2+ breast cancer with brain metastases requires careful consideration of factors such as metastatic burden, symptomatology, and prior therapies, typically incorporating both local approaches and systemic agents with CNS activity while accounting for individual patient characteristics such as performance status, comorbidities, and preferences in developing personalized treatment plans.

Evolving Paradigms in HER2+ Advanced Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases

February 12th 2025

Panelists discuss how patients with HER2+ breast cancer frequently develop brain metastases, with recent pivotal trials such as HER2CLIMB and DESTINY-Breast03 demonstrating improved intracranial responses with newer agents such as tucatinib, and how trastuzumab deruxtecan leads to evolving standards of care (SOC) that now incorporate these targeted therapies alongside traditional local therapies.

Proactive AE Management and Prophylactic Strategies With TADCs in Breast Cancer

February 5th 2025

Panelists discuss how trastuzumab deruxtecan’s (T-DXd's) key adverse events (AEs) include interstitial lung disease, neutropenia, and nausea/fatigue, emphasizing the importance of proactive monitoring, early intervention through coordinated multidisciplinary care, and comprehensive patient education with clear communication channels for reporting symptoms.

Patient-Reported Outcomes and Quality of Life Data With T-DXd in HER2-(Ultra) Low mBC

February 5th 2025

Panelists discuss how trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) demonstrated favorable patient-reported outcomes and quality of life measures in HER2-low hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer patients in DESTINY-Breast06, suggesting it could be a well-tolerated therapeutic option that maintains patients' daily functioning while providing clinical benefit.

Emerging Data and Treatment Considerations in HER2 Ultralow Breast Cancer

January 29th 2025

Panelists discuss how emerging data on HER2-ultralow breast cancer is informing treatment decisions, particularly regarding the potential role of trastuzumab deruxtecan, while acknowledging the need for careful patient selection and consideration of traditional treatment sequences.

T-DXd in HER2-Low Disease: DESTINY-Breast06 Data and Patient Selection Insights

January 29th 2025

Panelists discuss how DESTINY-Breast06 demonstrated meaningful clinical activity of trastuzumab deruxtecan in both HER2-low and ultralow metastatic breast cancer populations.

ADCs in HER2-Low Breast Cancer: Insights From DESTINY-Breast04, TROPiCS-02, and TROPION-Breast02

January 22nd 2025

Panelists discuss how clinical trials like DESTINY-Breast04, TROPiCS-02, and TROPION-Breast01 have revolutionized treatment options for HER2-low advanced breast cancer by validating novel targeted therapies and antibody-drug conjugates.

Precision Medicine in Breast Cancer: Evolving Paradigms in HER2 Testing and Clinical Implications

January 15th 2025

Panelists discuss how evolving HER2 classification methods and recent trial data are reshaping treatment approaches for advanced breast cancer, particularly regarding the clinical significance of HER2-low and ultralow categories.

Dr Huppert on Survival Outcomes of Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer and Leptomeningeal Disease

January 9th 2025

Laura A. Huppert, MD, discusses survival outcomes of patients with metastatic breast cancer and leptomeningeal disease according to disease subtype.

Effects of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL): DESTINY-Breast12 (DB-12) results

December 18th 2024

Dr. Laura Huppert presents key data from the DESTINY-Breast12 study, showcasing the effects of trastuzumab deruxtecan on health-related quality of life and neurological function in HER2+ metastatic breast cancer patients, with findings demonstrating preserved quality of life and neurological stability, regardless of brain metastasis status.

Best Practices in Managing Patients on Capivasertib

November 4th 2024

Panelists discuss the key advice they would offer to fellow physicians, nurse practitioners, advanced practice providers, and pharmacists involved in the care of patients on capivasertib, emphasizing best practices for patient management and communication.

Managing Capivasertib Side Effects: Strategies for Educating, Monitoring, and Addressing Rash and Hyperglycemia

November 4th 2024

Panelists discuss their approach to monitoring and managing hyperglycemia in patients receiving capivasertib and providing education about it, including when to involve endocrinology and how management strategies may differ for patients with preexisting diabetes.

Adverse Event Management: Strategies for Reducing Diarrhea Risk in Capivasertib Therapy

October 28th 2024

Panelists discuss the strategies they employ to manage adverse events in patients starting capivasertib, including minimizing the risk of diarrhea through dietary considerations and patient education, as well as approaches for monitoring and managing rash associated with the treatment and providing education about it.

Clinical Experience with Capivasertib

October 28th 2024

Panelists discuss their clinical experiences with capivasertib, focusing on patient tolerability and the management of adverse effects associated with this targeted therapy.