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Daiichi Sankyo Reports the MHLW’s sNDA Submission of Enhertu + Perjeta to Treat HER2+ Breast Cancer

Shots: Japan’s MHLW has received the sNDA of Enhertu + pertuzumab for the treatment of pts with HER2+ unresectable or recurrent breast cancer sNDA 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), which showed improved PFS by 44%,…

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Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report the Topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast05) Trial Data of Enhertu for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer

Shots: The global P-III (DESTINY-Breast05) trial data assessed Enhertu (trastuzumab DXd; 5.4mg/kg) vs trastuzumab emtansine in 1,635 HER2+ primary breast cancer pts with residual invasive disease in breast or axillary lymph nodes after neoadj. therapy & a high risk of recurrence Trial showed improved invasive disease-free survival (1EP), while OS (2EP) was immature during interim…

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Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Receive the US FDA’s Priority Review for Enhertu + Perjeta to Treat HER2+ Breast Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to Enhertu + Perjeta for the 1L treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer, which will be reviewed under RTOR pathway (PDUFA: Jan 23, 2026) sBLA was supported by P-III (DESTINY-Breast09) trial data on Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) ± Perjeta vs taxane, trastuzumab & Perjeta…

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Daiichi Sankyo Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Enhertu to Treat Solid Tumors

Shots: 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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Top 20 Oncology Companies of 2025 

Shots:  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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Daiichi Sankyo Reports the MHLW’s Approval of Enhertu for HER2 Low/Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

Shots: 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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Daiichi Sankyo Receives the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Enhertu + Perjeta to Treat HER2+ Breast Cancer

Shots: 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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Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial01) Study Evaluating ENHERTU

Shots : 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)…

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Astrazeneca and Daiichi-Sankyo New

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report Topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast11) Trial Data of Neoadjuvant Enhertu for HER2+ Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Shots: Daiichi Sankyo & AstraZeneca has reported topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast11) trial data assessing neoadj. Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) monotx. or Enhertu followed by paclitaxel, Herceptin & Perjeta (THP) vs SoC + THP in high-risk, locally advanced HER2+ early-stage breast cancer pts (n=927) Trial showed that Enhertu regimen achieved significant improvement in pCR rate (1EP), while EFS (2EP) data was…

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