Abstract PS1-10-11: Safety of CDK 4/6 inhibitors Combined with Radiotherapy in HR+/HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Abstract Background: Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i) are crucial in the treatment of hormone-positive, HER2-negative (HR+/HER2-) metastatic breast cancer (MBC), with radiotherapy (RT) remaining an important modality for symptom control. With increasing clinical use of CDK4/6i in combination with RT, questions have emerged regarding its safety. Although formal prospective guidelines are lacking, increasing retrospective data and expert consensus has begun to inform practice, particularly around timing and toxicity management. This meta-analysis evaluates its safety and feasibility. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane CENTRAL (as of June 2025) to identify studies evaluating the safety of CDK4/6i + RT in HR+/HER2- MBC patients (pts). Eligible studies included those reporting safety outcomes such as grade ≥3 adverse events (AEs), dose reduction, or treatment discontinuations. Data were pooled using a random-effects model. We calculated pooled proportions (PP) and odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs. Statistical significance was set at p 50%). The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD420251080439). Results: Nineteen studies comprising 843 HR+/HER2- MBC pts treated with CDK4/6i and RT were included. The median follow-up was 18 months (IQR: 14.7-19.0), and median age was 58.8 years (IQR: 57.15-60.13). The PP of all hematological toxicity was 27.8% (95% CI: 15.6-44.5, I2=85.7%, p< 0.0001), with neutropenia in 24.3% of pts (95% CI: 14.9-37.0, I2=79.8%, p< 0.0001). Non-hematological toxicities were infrequent, with a PP of 5.4% (95% CI: 3.8-7.7, I2=0.0%, p=0.986). Severe AEs (grade ≥3) occurred in 29.9% (95% CI: 19.8-42.5; I2=79.3%; p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies
Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
PARP inhibition in cancer therapy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinical Cancer Research
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 4_Supplement
- Pages
- PS1–10
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN