New therapies for hormone-positive HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer with AKT signaling alterations: the Expert Panel Decision

Abstract

On May 20, 2024, the Expert Panel discussed key issues of the diagnosis of alterations of the AKT signaling pathway, the effectiveness and safety of targeted therapy for hormone-positive (HR+) HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (BC) concerning the emergence of a new selective AKT inhibitor capivasertib. The results of the CAPItello-291 study are presented. The experts concluded that a new effective treatment line has become available for patients with hormone-resistant advanced hormone-positive HER2-negative BC with genetic alterations in the AKT signaling pathway and relapse on previous adjuvant endocrine therapy with aromatase inhibitors or within the first year after the therapy or with progression during previous therapy with aromatase inhibitors for metastatic BC. Modern genetic testing methods for the alterations in the AKT signaling pathway can confirm the presence of this key biological target in the tumor for tailoring effective targeted therapy.