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Breast cancer drugs
Seeing a long list of drug names can feel overwhelming. Here they're grouped the way care teams usually think about them, so you and your family can find where you are.
ℹ️ General information to help you and your loved ones talk with your care team, not medical advice. Read our disclaimer.
Drugs by line of therapy
Which line a drug is used in depends on your cancer's stage, biomarkers, earlier treatment and overall health. Your care team will decide what's right for you. Many drugs are used in more than one line.
🌱 Early-stage (before or after surgery)
1️⃣ First-line for advanced cancer
2️⃣ Second-line
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Adriamycin (doxorubicin)Chemotherapy (anthracycline)Arimidex (anastrozole)Hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitor)Aromasin (exemestane)Hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitor)CyclophosphamideChemotherapy (alkylating agent)Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan)Antibody-drug conjugate (HER2-directed)Faslodex (fulvestrant)Hormone therapy (estrogen receptor degrader)Femara (letrozole)Hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitor)Gemzar (gemcitabine)ChemotherapyHerceptin (trastuzumab)Targeted therapy (HER2 antibody)Ibrance (palbociclib)Targeted therapy pill (CDK4/6 inhibitor)Itovebi (inavolisib)Targeted therapy pill (PI3K inhibitor)Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine)Antibody-drug conjugate (HER2-directed)Keytruda (pembrolizumab)Immunotherapy (PD-1 blocker)Kisqali (ribociclib)Targeted therapy pill (CDK4/6 inhibitor)Lynparza (olaparib)Targeted therapy pill (PARP inhibitor)Nerlynx (neratinib)Targeted therapy pill (HER2 inhibitor)Orserdu (elacestrant)Hormone therapy (estrogen receptor degrader)Perjeta (pertuzumab)Targeted antibody (HER2-directed)Piqray (alpelisib)Targeted therapy pill (PI3K inhibitor)Talzenna (talazoparib)Targeted therapy pill (PARP inhibitor)TamoxifenHormone therapy pillTaxol (paclitaxel)Chemotherapy (taxane)Taxotere (docetaxel)Chemotherapy (taxane)Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan)Antibody-drug conjugate (TROP-2)Truqap (capivasertib)Targeted therapy pill (AKT inhibitor)Tukysa (tucatinib)Targeted therapy pill (HER2 inhibitor)Verzenio (abemaciclib)Targeted therapy pill (CDK4/6 inhibitor)Vitrakvi (larotrectinib)Targeted therapy pill (TRK inhibitor)Xeloda (capecitabine)Chemotherapy pill
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Written by the Cancer Side Effects Guide team from FDA labels and leading cancer centers. Not medical advice. · Last updated: October 15, 2026 · How we write
Not medical advice. This page is general information to help you talk with your care team. It can't replace advice from your doctor or nurse. If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher during treatment, or any symptom that worries you, call your care team now. In an emergency, call 911.