Throughout the patient pathway, consideration should be given to patient eligibility and suitability for available clinical trials and discussed with individual patients as appropriate.

Author Pete Hall and Judy Fraser (on behalf of SACT subgroup) Reviewer Frances Yuille
Date of creation/update

Created 20/09/2023

Updated 07/01/2026

Version number 1.2
Description of last update Ribociclib added as a treatment option for high-risk disease as per SMC 2803. Risk versus benefit statement updated and endocrine therapy advice added to CDK4/6 inhibitor box.
Review date 20/09/2026 nss.scottishcancernetwork@nhs.scot
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SHTG Recommendation: The use of tumour profiling tests is recommended for patients who have an intermediate risk of distant recurrence, defined using a validated tool such as PREDICT or the NPI.  Use is unlikely to provide additional benefit for decision making about adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with low or high clinical risk of distant recurrence.