01.23.2024 - By i3 Health
Recently, the FDA granted approval to capivasertib in combination with fulvestrant for patients with hormone receptor–positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)–negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with one or more PIK3CA/AKT1/PTEN alterations. In this interview, Editorial Board member Dr. Jason Mouabbi speaks with Dr. Carlos Doti, Head of Medical Affairs, US Oncology at AstraZeneca, about the significance of the approval, its dosing schedule, AstraZeneca's approach towards patient education and adverse event management, and the future of capivasertib in different treatment settings.