Everolimus after palbociclib of modest value in metastatic HR+ HER2- breast cancer
September 21, 2020|Hematology and Oncology
Key clinical point: The mTOR inhibitor everolimus performed modestly when sequenced after palbociclib in metastatic HR+ HER2- breast cancer.
Major finding: Median PFS on everolimus was 4.2 months. ORR was 17.1% (all partial responses).
Study details: Two-center retrospective chart review of 41 patients who received everolimus combinations after their metastatic HR+ HER2- breast cancer progressed on palbociclib.
,Disclosures: The National Cancer Institute provided funding. Four of the investigators disclosed ties to Novartis, Pfizer, and other pharmaceutical companies.
Citation: Dhakal A et al. Breast Cancer (Auckl). 2020 Jul 23. doi: 10.1177/1178223420944864