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Are there any scenarios you would use CDK 4/6i to treat HR-positive HER2-positive breast cancer in combination with anti-HER2 agents?

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Do you use CDK4/6i for HR-positive, HER2-positive breast cancer?

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Medical Oncology · Ohio State University
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There is a strong preclinical data demonstrating that CDK4/6 inhibition reduces the growth of HER2-positive breast cancer cell lines. However, we are still awaiting the results of phase 3 trials testing the addition of CDK4/6 inhibitors to systemic therapy for hormone receptor (HR) positive, HER2 po...

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Medical Oncology · University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Yes. The PATINA trial clearly demonstrates that maintenance with HP and AI/palbociclib after induction with THP x 6-8 cycles gives a PFS of over 44 months. This is where I would use it.

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