There are several alternative targeted therapy options for breast cancer treatment. The main classes include:
1. CDK4/6 Inhibitors
- Palbociclib (Ibrance)
- Abemaciclib (Verzenio)
These medications work by interfering with cancer cell division and stopping cells from replicating. 2. Other targeted therapy options include:
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There are several alternative targeted therapy options for breast cancer treatment. The main classes include:
1. CDK4/6 Inhibitors:
- Palbociclib (Ibrance)
- Abemaciclib (Verzenio)
These medications work by interfering with cancer cell division and stopping cells from replicating. 2. Other targeted therapy options include:
- PI3K inhibitors like Alpelisib (Piqray) - for cancers with PIK3CA gene mutations
- PARP inhibitors like Olaparib (Lynparza) and Talazoparib (Talzenna)
- mTOR inhibitors like Everolimus (Afinitor)
Your oncologist will recommend specific therapies based on your cancer's biomarkers and genetic profile from your biopsy results.
June 4, 2025