Abstract
Resistance to endocrine therapy is a significant therapeutic challenge in the treatment of women with hormone receptor positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HER2-) advanced breast cancer. Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)4/6 inhibitors in combination with endocrine therapy have been shown to improve progression free survival, overall response rate and clinical benefit rate in women with HR+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer compared with endocrine therapy alone. This review examines the clinical evidence to support the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors in first and second line settings. Practical guidance is provided for the use of CDK4/6 inhibitors, including tolerability data, monitoring requirements and management of key toxicities for each of the available agents.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-11 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology |
Volume | 14 Suppl 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |