Targeting the cyclin-dependent kinases 4/6 in advanced breast cancers

Florence Coussy, Elise Deluche, Barbara Pistilli, Sylvain Ladoire, Jean Marc Ferrero, Paul Cottu

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    Abstract

    The historical median survival of advanced luminal breast cancer does not exceed four years. The deciphering of the mechanisms of resistance to hormone therapy has led to the development of inhibitors of cyclin D dependent kinases (CDK4 and 6). Three drugs, palbociclib, ribociclib and abemaciclib, very similar pharmacologically, have been evaluated in the context of pivotal, randomized phase III trials. Strikingly and regardless of the endocrine therapy backbone, and in both hormone-sensitive and hormone-resistant patients, the addition of a CDK4 / 6 inhibitor doubles progression-free survival with a hazard ratio always around 0.55. The benefit in overall survival begins to be demonstrated. This review presents all published results, as well as the main safety data.

    Translated title of the contributionPlace des inhibiteurs de kinases dépendantes des cyclines 4/6 dans la prise en charge du cancer du sein avancé
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)843-854
    Number of pages12
    JournalBulletin du Cancer
    Volume108
    Issue number9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2021

    Keywords

    • Advanced breast cancer
    • CDK4/6 inhibitor

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