Capivasertib in Hormone Receptor-Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Negative advanced breast cancer

Curr Probl Cancer. 2024 Aug:51:101114. doi: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2024.101114. Epub 2024 Jul 2.

Abstract

Purpose: This review discusses the role and efficacy of Capivasertib in managing Hormone Receptor-Positive (HR+) breast cancer.

Summary: Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among women worldwide. This article is an in-depth analysis of advanced therapeutic options involving Capivasertib in treating HR+ Breast Cancer. It focuses on the mode of action, efficacy, clinical trials, and comparison with fulvestrant alone. This review also highlights the therapy's precision in targeting specific cancer cells. Its mechanism of action involves preventing cancer cells from growing and having a cytotoxic effect on them. It improves progression-free survival while maintaining the quality of life. The side effects can be easily managed by dose reduction or discontinuation of the drug. This article sheds light on the ongoing trials and FDA recognition.

Conclusion: In conclusion, Capivasertib-fulvestrant therapy shows potential as an innovative therapeutic option for HR+ breast cancer but warrants additional research, especially in randomized control trials (RCT). It resulted in longer progression-free survival compared to fulvestrant alone. Its side effect profile is minimal.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Capivasertib; HR+; Progression-free survival.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Breast Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Breast Neoplasms* / metabolism
  • Breast Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Female
  • Fulvestrant / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Progression-Free Survival
  • Pyrimidines / pharmacology
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use
  • Pyrroles / therapeutic use
  • Receptor, ErbB-2* / metabolism
  • Receptors, Estrogen* / metabolism
  • Receptors, Progesterone / metabolism

Substances

  • Receptor, ErbB-2
  • Receptors, Estrogen
  • ERBB2 protein, human
  • capivasertib
  • Receptors, Progesterone
  • Fulvestrant
  • Pyrimidines
  • Pyrroles