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The EMA has validated the Type II Variation MAA for Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) to treat previously treated adults with HER2+ (IHC 3+) unresectable or metastatic solid tumors, who have unsatisfactory alternative treatment options
MAA was supported by 3 P-II (DESTINY-PanTumor02, DESTINY-CRC02 & DESTINY-Lung01) trials, where DESTINY-PanTumor02 (n=267, incl. 111 HER2+ pts) assessed Enhertu (5.4mg/kg)…
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ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care
In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…
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The first patient is dosed in P-III (HERTHENA-Breast04) trial (n=~1000) of patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd; 5.6mg/kg) vs CT/Enhertu for unresectable LA/M, HR+, HER2- breast cancer after progression on endocrine & CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy in either adjuvant or 1L metastatic settings
HERTHENA-Breast04 was initiated based on findings from P-II (ICARUS-Breast01) & a P-I/II breast cancer study published…
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China’s NMPA has approved Datroway for treating adults with HR+/HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) inoperable or recurrent breast cancer after previous CT
Approval was based on P-III (TROPION-Breast01) study assessing Datroway (6mg/kg, IV, Q21D) vs single-agent CT in adults (n=732) with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer
Study showed improved PFS by 37%…
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Japan’s MHLW has approved Enhertu monotx. for inoperable HR+, HER2-low/ultralow MBC whose disease progressed on & are ineligible for endocrine therapy
Approval was based on the P-III (DESTINY-Breast06) trial (N=866) assessing Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs CT in HER2-low (n=713) & ultralow (n=152) pts
Trial showed 38% PFS in CT-naïve HER2-low pts & mPFS of 13.2…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to Enhertu + Perjeta for the 1L treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer
Designation was supported by P-III (DESTINY-Breast09) trial data on Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) ± Perjeta vs taxane, trastuzumab & Perjeta (THP) in HER2+ metastatic breast cancer pts (n=1157)
Trial showed improved PFS by 44% (mPFS: 40.7…
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PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of June 2025
The US FDA has approved a total of 5 new drugs, including 2 new molecular entities and 3 biologics, leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the pharmaceutical industry
The major highlighted drug was Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca’s Datroway, securing…
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The US FDA has approved Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk; 6 mg/kg) for adults with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC previously treated with EGFR therapy & Pt CT
Approval was based on the global P-II (TROPION-Lung05) trial results (n=137) and supported by data from the P-III (TROPION-Lung01) trial (n=590), which showed a 45% confirmed ORR…
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Merck & Daiichi Sankyo have dosed first pts with ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in its P-III (IDeate-Prostate01) trial for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), which was initiated based on positive P-I/II (IDeate-PanTumor01) trial data
The P-III (IDeate-Prostate01) trial will evaluate I-DXd (12mg/kg) vs docetaxel (75mg/m²) plus corticosteroid in ~1440 mCRPC pts, who progressed during or after…
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Daiichi reported the first patient dosing in a P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial01) study evaluating ENHERTU (trastuzumab deruxtecan) + rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab vs Pt. chemotx. (carboplatin and paclitaxel) + pembrolizumab as 1L therapy, in HER2-expressing (IHC 3+/2+), pMMR advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer pts
The study is assessing the efficacy and safety of ENHERTU (5.4 mg/kg)…

