New drug combo shows promise for controlling advanced breast cancer
NCT ID NCT02668666
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested a combination of two drugs, palbociclib and tamoxifen, as the first treatment for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative). The goal was to see how long the cancer could be kept from growing. 49 participants took part. The approach aims to control the disease, not cure it, and patients may need ongoing treatment.
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Locations
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Michigan State University
Lansing, Michigan, 48910, United States
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Penn State Cancer Institute
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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ProHealth Care
Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53188, United States
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University of Illinois Cancer Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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