Experimental Capivasertib Seems Promising for Advanced-Stage, Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer

Researchers are always looking for new treatments for advanced-stage breast cancer. Dr. Nicholas Turner explains the results of the CAPitello-291 trial, looking capivasertib, an experimental targeted therapy medicine, in combination with Faslodex (chemical name: fulvestrant) as a treatment for advanced-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has become resistant to the aromatase inhibitors. Listen to the episode to hear Dr. Turner explain: how capivasertib works the results of the CAPitello-291 trial how capivasertib worked on cancers previously treated with a CDK4/6 inhibitor

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