Jennifer Anderson and Sandra Cuellar
The inhibitors of mammalian target or rapamycin (mTOR) exhibit antitumor activity via disruption of various signaling pathways and have shown activity when used in combination with hormonal therapy in breast cancer. A review of the role of the efficacy and management of adverse effects of everolimus in combination with exemestane in advanced breast cancer was previously reported by Ng and colleagues. The purpose of this commentary is to provide an update on the efficacy and safety of everolimus in advanced breast cancer, as well as explore the prognostic role of biomarkers. Since 2012, there has been an update on the efficacy of BOLERO-2 as well as an examination of biomarkers. Additionally, everolimus has been investigated in other settings for advanced breast cancer. An update on the adverse effect profile and management of stomatitis associated with everolimus is also provided.
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