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SABCS Highlights


The Mechanism of Action of CDK4/6 Inhibitors
Dr Matthew Goetz explains the rationale for using CDK4/6 inhibitors in patients with HR-positive metastatic breast cancer. Read More ›

The Use of Chemotherapy in the Metastatic Setting

Abemaciclib, Ribociclib, or Palbociclib for HR+ Metastatic Breast Cancer?
Dr Matthew Goetz reviews what differentiates abemaciclib, the latest CDK4/6 inhibitor FDA approved for HR+ metastatic breast cancer, from ribociclib and palbociclib. Read More ›

Questions About Treating Patients Using a CDK4/6 Inhibitor

CDK4/6 Inhibitors in HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dr Matthew Goetz addresses the prospect of utilizing CDK4/6 inhibitors to treat patients with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer, stating early data indicate that CDK4/6 inhibitors may have some antitumor activity in HER2+ breast cancer. Read More ›

Hot Topics at SABCS 2017
Dr Hope Rugo provides an overview of some hot topics being covered at SABCS 2017 in the areas of hormone therapy, immunotherapy, neoadjuvant therapy, and more. Read More ›

Why CDK4/6 Inhibitors Are Effective in HR-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dr Hope Rugo cites that CDK4/6 inhibitors play a critical role in estrogen signaling and can be very effective in treating metastatic breast cancer when used in combination with hormone therapy. Read More ›

CDK4/6 Inhibitors vs Chemotherapy for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dr. Hope Rugo attempts to dispel this misconception, citing that endocrine therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors are well tolerated and don’t have the intensive side effects associated with chemotherapy. Read More ›

What Differentiates Abemaciclib, Ribociclib, and Palbociclib?
Dr Hope Rugo addresses some of the main differences between the 3 CDK4/6 inhibitors that are FDA-approved in HR-positive metastatic breast cancer. Read More ›

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