Hope Rugo
Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology and the Director of Breast Oncology and Clinical Trials Education at the University of California, San Francisco, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Expert in hormone receptor positive breast cancer.
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Dec 26, 2022 • 15min
S8 Ep9: Rugo Summarizes Developments With Ribociclib and ADCs in HR-Positive Breast Cancer
Hope S. Rugo, a leading expert in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and Professor at UCSF, shares groundbreaking insights on the latest research. She discusses pivotal findings from the TROPiCS-02 trial, noting significant improvements in patient outcomes. The conversation highlights advancements in antibody-drug conjugates and their potential synergy with immunotherapy. Additionally, Rugo addresses the impact of ribociclib on post-progression treatments, emphasizing its advantages over traditional chemotherapy, and examines optimal dosing strategies from the AMELY trial.
Jul 27, 2023 • 29min
Managing the Side Effects of Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer
Drs. Hope Rugo and Kristin Rojas discuss advances in managing menopausal symptoms, fertility preservation, and bone health for women on endocrine therapy for breast cancer. They explore treatment options and emphasize the importance of education and choosing medications with favorable side effect profiles. The use of DHEA, estrogen therapy, and bisphosphonates for symptom management and prevention is also discussed.
