AstraZeneca at ESMO 2025: Advancing Oncology Across Breast, Bladder, Gastric, Lung, and Prostate Cancers

14 October 2025 | Tuesday | News

Showcasing over 95 abstracts covering nine approved and nine potential new medicines, including two Presidential Symposium presentations and 26 oral presentations.

Presidential Symposium will feature DESTINY-Breast11 and DESTINY-Breast05, underscoring potential of ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) in HER2-positive early breast cancer

TROPION-Breast02 data will demonstrate potential of DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, most aggressive subtype

POTOMAC disease-free survival and MATTERHORN survival results will showcase benefit of IMFINZI® (durvalumab) in early bladder and gastric cancers

AstraZeneca advances its ambition to redefine cancer care with new data across its diverse, industry-leading portfolio and pipeline at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, October 17-21, 2025.

More than 95 abstracts will feature nine approved and nine potential new medicines from the Company including two abstracts featured in a late-breaking Presidential Symposium and 26 oral presentations.

Key presentations include:

  • DESTINY-Breast11 Phase III trial of ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) followed by paclitaxel, trastuzumab and pertuzumab (THP) when used in the neoadjuvant setting in patients with high-risk, locally advanced HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer (Presidential Symposium 1 Abstract #291O).
  • DESTINY-Breast05 Phase III trial of ENHERTU as post-neoadjuvant therapy in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer with high risk of disease recurrence (Presidential Symposium 1 Abstract #LBA1).
  • TROPION-Breast02 Phase III trial of DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) as 1st-line treatment for patients with locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) for whom immunotherapy was not an option (Proffered Paper Abstract #LBA21).
  • POTOMAC Phase III trial of IMFINZI® (durvalumab) plus standard-of-care BCG induction and maintenance therapy in patients with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) (Proffered Paper Abstract #LBA108).
  • MATTERHORN: Final overall survival (OS) results from the Phase III trial of perioperative IMFINZI plus FLOT chemotherapy in patients with resectable, early-stage and locally advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers (Proffered Paper Abstract #LBA81).

Susan Galbraith, Executive Vice President, Oncology Haematology R&D, AstraZeneca, said: “We are advancing a broad portfolio of new treatments to transform patient care in breast cancer and sharing meaningful progress at ESMO with data from TROPION-Breast02, DESTINY-Breast11 and DESTINY-Breast05. We are also sharing data from our next wave of potential new Oncology medicines including saruparib in combination with novel hormonal agents in prostate cancer, our folate receptor targeted antibody drug conjugate torvu-sam in ovarian cancer, and rilvegostomig in non-small cell lung cancer.”

Dave Fredrickson, Executive Vice President, Oncology Haematology Business Unit, AstraZeneca, said: “The momentum of our industry-leading oncology portfolio continues with presentations of the first data from four major pivotal trials at this year’s ESMO. Beyond the key data in breast cancer for ENHERTU and DATROWAY, the POTOMAC results for IMFINZI demonstrate the benefits of treating early-stage bladder cancer with immunotherapy and illustrate our strategy to bring novel treatments to early cancer settings where patients can benefit most.”

Additional highlights include:

  • FONTANA Phase I/IIa first-in-human trial of AZD5335, a folate receptor α (FRα)-targeting antibody drug conjugate, in patients with platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer (Mini Oral Abstract #1065MO).
  • PETRANHA Phase I/II trial of saruparib plus androgen receptor pathway inhibitors in patients with metastatic prostate cancer (Mini Oral Abstract #2384MO).
  • ARTEMIDE-01 Phase I/II trial of rilvegostomig in patients with checkpoint inhibitor-naïve metastatic NSCLC (Mini Oral Abstract #1853MO).
  • FLAURA2: Exploratory OS analysis of patients with poor prognostic factors in the FLAURA2 Phase III trial of TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) plus chemotherapy in advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (Proffered Paper Abstract #LBA77).
  • CAPItello-281: Phase III trial of TRUQAP® (capivasertib) in combination with abiraterone and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in PTEN-deficient de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) (Proffered Paper Abstract #2383O).
  • TROPION-PanTumor03: First results from the bladder cancer cohort of the TROPION-PanTumor03 Phase II trial of DATROWAY plus rilvegostomig (Mini Oral Abstract #3072MO).
  • BEGONIA: Final results from the BEGONIA Phase Ib/II trial of DATROWAY plus IMFINZI in patients with previously untreated unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) (Mini Oral Abstract #555MO).

AstraZeneca is collaborating with Daiichi Sankyo to develop and commercialize ENHERTU and DATROWAY, collaborating with Merck & Co., Inc. (known as MSD outside the US and Canada) to develop and commercialize olaparib, and collaborating with HUTCHMED to develop and commercialize savolitinib. Rilvegostomig is a PD-1/TIGIT bispecific antibody where the TIGIT component is derived from Compugen’s clinical stage anti-TIGIT antibody, COM902.

Key AstraZeneca presentations during ESMO Congress 20251

Lead Author

Abstract Title

Presentation details (CEST)

Antibody drug conjugates

Harbeck, N

DESTINY-Breast11: neoadjuvant trastuzumab deruxtecan alone (T-DXd) or followed by paclitaxel + trastuzumab + pertuzumab (T-DXd-THP) vs SOC for high-risk HER2+ early breast cancer (eBC)

Abstract #291O

Presidential 1

18 October 2025

4:30 PM

Geyer, C

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) vs trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) in patients (pts) with high-risk human epidermal growth factor receptor 2–positive (HER2+) primary breast cancer (BC) with residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant therapy (tx): Interim analysis of DESTINY-Breast05

Abstract #LBA1

Presidential 1

18 October 2025

4:52 PM

 

Dent, R.

First-line (1L) datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) vs chemotherapy in patients with locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) for whom immunotherapy was not an option: Primary results from the randomised, phase 3 TROPION-Breast02 trial

Abstract #LBA21

Proffered Paper Session

19 October 2025

9:25 AM

 

Loibl, S

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) + pertuzumab vs taxane + trastuzumab + pertuzumab (THP) for patients with HER2+ advanced/metastatic breast cancer: additional analysis of DESTINY-Breast09 in key subgroups of interest

Abstract #LBA18

Proffered Paper Session

19 October 2025

8:30 AM

 

Rha, SY

Datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) + rilvegostomig (rilve) in patients (pts) with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (a/mUC): Results from the phase 2 TROPION-PanTumor03 study

Abstract #3072MO

Mini Oral Session

17 October 2025

4:10 PM

Oaknin, A

First-in-human study of AZD5335, a folate receptor α (FRα)-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, in patients with platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer

Abstract #1065MO

Mini Oral Session

19 October 2025

10:53 AM

Schmid, P

Datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) + durvalumab (D) as first-line (1L) treatment (tx) for unresectable locally advanced/metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (a/mTNBC): Final results from the phase 1b/2 BEGONIA study

Abstract #555MO

Mini Oral Session

20 October 2025

10:50 AM

Raghav, K

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T DXd) in patients (pts) with HER2-positive (HER2+) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC): Final analysis of DESTINY-CRC02, a randomized, phase 2 trial

Abstract #737P

Poster Session

 

Peng, Z

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in patients (pts) with HER2+ gastric cancer (GC) or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (GEJA) who received prior anti-HER2 treatment (Tx) other than / in addition to trastuzumab in DESTINY-Gastric06 (DG-06)

Abstract #2105P

Poster Session

 

Shen, L

Risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in patients (pts) with past or resolved HBV or inactive chronic HBV infection treated with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in the DESTINY-Gastric06 (DG-06) trial

Abstract #2175P

Poster Session

 

Pietrantonio, F

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) vs ramucirumab (RAM) plus paclitaxel (PTX) in second-line (2L) treatment of patients (pts) with HER2+ unresectable/metastatic gastric cancer (GC)/gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma (GEJA): Additional data from DESTINY-Gastric04 (DG-04)

Abstract #2099P

Poster Session

 

Makker, V

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) for pretreated patients (pts) with HER2-expressing solid tumors: DESTINY-PanTumor02 (DP-02) Part 1 final analysis

Abstract #957P

Poster Session

 

Lee, J-Y

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in pretreated patients (pts) with HER2-expressing solid tumors: exploratory biomarker analysis of DESTINY-PanTumor02 (DP-02) Part 1

Abstract #145P

Poster Session

 

Immuno-oncology

Tabernero, J

MATTERHORN Phase III trial of Imfinzi (durvalumab) perioperative Imfinzi (durvalumab) plus FLOT chemotherapy in patients with resectable, early-stage and locally advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers

Abstract #LBA81

Proffered Paper Session

17 October 2025

2:00 PM

De Santis, M

Durvalumab (D) in Combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) for BCG-naïve, High-risk Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC): Results from the Phase 3, Open-label, Randomised POTOMAC Trial

Abstract #LBA108

Proffered Paper Session

17 October 2025

2:10 PM

Larkin, J

First results from RAMPART: An international phase 3 randomised-controlled trial of adjuvant durvalumab monotherapy or combined with tremelimumab for resected primary renal cell carcinoma (RCC) led by MRC CTU at UCL

Abstract #LBA93

Proffered Paper Session

18 October 2025

9:20 AM

Aghajanian, C

Durvalumab + paclitaxel/carboplatin + bevacizumab followed by durvalumab, bevacizumab + olaparib maintenance in patients with newly diagnosed non-tBRCA-mutated advanced ovarian cancer: final overall survival from DUO-O/ENGOT-ov46/GOG-3025

Abstract #LBA44

Mini Oral Session

19 October 2025

11:31 AM

Goss, G

CCTG BR.31: Adjuvant durvalumab (D) in resected non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC): final overall survival (OS) and minimal residual disease (MRD) analyses

Abstract #LBA68

Mini Oral Session

20 October 2025

3:20 PM

Heymach, J

Association of radiomic features ± on-treatment ctDNA detection with treatment outcomes in patients with resectable NSCLC: exploratory analyses from AEGEAN

Abstract #LBA70

Mini Oral Session

20 October 2025

3:50 PM

Wermke, M

Tarlatamab with first-line chemoimmunotherapy for extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC): DeLLphi-303 study

Abstract #2757O

Proffered Paper Session

18 October 2025

8:30 AM

Loibl, S

Durvalumab in Combination with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Early Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) – Long-term Analysis from the GeparNuevo Trial

 

Abstract #292MO

Mini Oral Session

19 October 2025

10:15 AM

Van der Heijden, M

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) from the NIAGARA trial of perioperative durvalumab (D) plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC)

Abstract #3069MO

Mini Oral Session

17 October 2025

4:00 PM

Sangro, B

Pooled efficacy and safety outcomes with tremelimumab plus durvalumab in participants (pts) with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) from the combined China extension and global cohorts in the Phase 3 HIMALAYA study

Abstract #1494P

Poster Session

 

Westin, S

Durvalumab plus carboplatin/paclitaxel followed by durvalumab for endometrial cancer: Tumour mutational burden-high subpopulation efficacy analyses from the DUO-E trial

Abstract #1117P

Poster Session

 

Leal, TA

Global quantitative assessment of multidisciplinary team (MDT) care in early-stage NSCLC

Abstract #1794P

Poster Session

 

Reck, M

Neoadjuvant durvalumab (D) + chemotherapy (CT) followed by either surgery (Sx) and adjuvant D or CRT and consolidation D in patients (pts) with resectable or borderline resectable stage IIB–IIIB NSCLC: interim analysis (IA) of the phase 2 MDT-BRIDGE study

Abstract #LBA65

Proffered Paper Session

18 October 2025

9:15 AM

Maruki, Y

CELEBRATE Study (JCOG2107E): A Multicenter, Open-label, Phase III Trial of Etoposide, Carboplatin, and Durvalumab in First-line Treatment of Unresectable or Recurrent Digestive NEC

 

Abstract #1734TiP

Poster Session

 

 

Oudard, S

A phase IIIb, open-label, single-arm, global study of perioperative durvalumab (D) with neoadjuvant dose-dense methotrexate, vinblastine, doxorubicin, and cisplatin (ddMVAC) or gemcitabine/cisplatin (gem/cis) in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) (NIAGARA-2)

 

Abstract #3133eTiP

ePoster Session

 

IO Bispecifics

Chul Cho, B

Efficacy and Safety of Rilvegostomig, an Anti-PD-1/TIGIT Bispecific Antibody, for Checkpoint Inhibitor (CPI)-Naïve Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (mNSCLC): ARTEMIDE-01

Abstract #1853MO

Mini Oral Session

20 October 2025

10:25 AM

Slomovitz, BM

A randomized Phase 3 study of first-line (1L) trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) with rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab in patients with HER2-expressing, mismatch repair-proficient (pMMR), primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer (EC): DESTINY-Endometrial01/GOG-3098/ENGOT-EN24

Abstract #1223TiP

Poster Session

 

Naidoo, J

ARTEMIDE-Lung04: A Phase 3, randomised, double-blind, global study of rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab monotherapy as first-line (1L) treatment for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) and programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) expression ≥50%

Abstract #2025TiP

Poster Session

 

Tumor drivers and resistance

Jänne, PA

FLAURA2: exploratory overall survival (OS) analysis in patients (pts) with poor prognostic factors treated with osimertinib (osi) ± platinum-pemetrexed chemotherapy (CTx) as first-line (1L) treatment for EGFR-mutated (EGFRm) advanced NSCLC

Abstract #LBA77

Proffered Paper Session

17 October 2025

4:56 PM

Mayer, E

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from the SERENA-6 trial of camizestrant (CAMI) + CDK4/6 inhibitor (CDK4/6i) for emergent ESR1m during first-line (1L) endocrine-based therapy and ahead of disease progression in patients (pts) with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer (ABC)

Abstract #486MO

Mini Oral Session

20 October 2025

10:25 AM

 

Arriola, E

Molecular residual disease (MRD) analysis from the LAURA study of osimertinib (osi) in unresectable (UR) stage III EGFR-mutated (EGFRm) NSCLC

Abstract #1817MO

Mini Oral Session

20 October 2025

2:55 PM

Park, YH

Visual symptom questionnaire results from SERENA-6, a Phase 3 study of switch to camizestrant (CAMI) + CDK4/6 inhibitor (CDK4/6i) at emergence of ESR1m during first-line (1L) therapy for patients (pts) with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer (ABC)

Abstract #528P

Poster Session

 

Chu, Q

SAVANNAH: Safety and tolerability of osimertinib (osi) + savolitinib (savo) in EGFRm advanced NSCLC with MET overexpression and/or amplification (OverExp/Amp) following disease progression on osi

Abstract #1955P

Poster Session

 

Rotow, J

MET testing and treatment (tx) sequencing after progression on first line (1L) osimertinib (osi) in patients (pts) with EGFRm advanced NSCLC and acquired MET overexpression and/or amplification (OverExp/Amp): Interim analysis of a global real world (rw) study

Abstract #1967P

Poster Session

 

Yu, Y

ctDNA analysis in phase 3 SACHI trial: Savolitinib (savo) plus osimertinib (osi) versus chemotherapy (chemo) in MET-amplified (METamp) advanced NSCLC after disease progression (PD) on EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)

Abstract #1954P

Poster Session

 

DNA Damage Response

Azad, AA

First interim efficacy analysis of the Phase 1/2 PETRANHA trial of saruparib + androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPI) in patients (pts) with metastatic prostate cancer (mPC)

Abstract #2384MO

Mini Oral Session

17 October 2025

2:35 PM

Fizazi, K

A Phase 3 study of capivasertib (capi) + abiraterone (abi) vs placebo (pbo) + abi in patients (pts) with PTEN deficient de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC): CAPItello-281

Abstract #2383O

Proffered Paper Session

19 October 2025

11:19 AM

Rugo, HS

Capivasertib with fulvestrant as first- and second-line endocrine therapy in PIK3CA/AKT1/PTEN-altered hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer: Subgroup analysis from the Phase 3 CAPItello-291 trial

Abstract #526P

Poster Session

 

Gao, Q

Final overall survival (OS) analysis of L-MOCA: olaparib maintenance monotherapy in patients (pts) with platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer (PSR OC)

Abstract #1090P

Poster Session

 

AI Trials

Gonuguntla, HK

Real-World Validation of AI-defined Lung Nodule Malignancy Score (qXR-LNMS) in Predicting Risk of Lung Cancer: Interim results from Phase 2

Abstract #2978P

Poster Session

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki)

Indications

ENHERTU is a HER2-directed antibody and topoisomerase inhibitor conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with:

  • Unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH positive) breast cancer who have received a prior anti-HER2-based regimen either:
    • In the metastatic setting, or
    • In the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting and have developed disease recurrence during or within six months of completing therapy
  • Unresectable or metastatic:
    • Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) or HER2-ultralow (IHC 0 with membrane staining) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, that has progressed on one or more endocrine therapies in the metastatic setting
    • HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have received a prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting or developed disease recurrence during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy
  • Unresectable or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have activating HER2 (ERBB2) mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, and who have received a prior systemic therapy

    This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on objective response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.
  • Locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH positive) gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma who have received a prior trastuzumab-based regimen
  • Unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who have received prior systemic treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options

    This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on objective response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

WARNING: INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE and EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY

  • Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pneumonitis, including fatal cases, have been reported with ENHERTU. Monitor for and promptly investigate signs and symptoms including cough, dyspnea, fever, and other new or worsening respiratory symptoms. Permanently discontinue ENHERTU in all patients with Grade 2 or higher ILD/pneumonitis. Advise patients of the risk and to immediately report symptoms.
  • Exposure to ENHERTU during pregnancy can cause embryo-fetal harm. Advise patients of these risks and the need for effective contraception.

Contraindications

None.

Warnings and Precautions

Interstitial Lung Disease / Pneumonitis

Severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD), including pneumonitis, can occur in patients treated with ENHERTU. A higher incidence of Grade 1 and 2 ILD/pneumonitis has been observed in patients with moderate renal impairment. Advise patients to immediately report cough, dyspnea, fever, and/or any new or worsening respiratory symptoms. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of ILD. Promptly investigate evidence of ILD. Evaluate patients with suspected ILD by radiographic imaging. Consider consultation with a pulmonologist. For asymptomatic ILD/pneumonitis (Grade 1), interrupt ENHERTU until resolved to Grade 0, then if resolved in ≤28 days from date of onset, maintain dose. If resolved in >28 days from date of onset, reduce dose 1 level. Consider corticosteroid treatment as soon as ILD/pneumonitis is suspected (e.g., ≥0.5 mg/kg/day prednisolone or equivalent). For symptomatic ILD/pneumonitis (Grade 2 or greater), permanently discontinue ENHERTU. Promptly initiate systemic corticosteroid treatment as soon as ILD/pneumonitis is suspected (e.g., ≥1 mg/kg/day prednisolone or equivalent) and continue for at least 14 days followed by gradual taper for at least 4 weeks.

HER2-Positive, HER2-Low, and HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer, HER2-Mutant NSCLC, and Solid Tumors (Including IHC 3+) (5.4 mg/kg)

In patients with metastatic breast cancer, HER2-mutant NSCLC, and other solid tumors treated with ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg, ILD occurred in 12% of patients. Median time to first onset was 5.5 months (range: 0.9 to 31.5). Fatal outcomes due to ILD and/or pneumonitis occurred in 0.9% of patients treated with ENHERTU.

HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer (6.4 mg/kg)

In patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma treated with ENHERTU 6.4 mg/kg, ILD occurred in 10% of patients. Median time to first onset was 2.8 months (range: 1.2 to 21).

Neutropenia

Severe neutropenia, including febrile neutropenia, can occur in patients treated with ENHERTU. Monitor complete blood counts prior to initiation of ENHERTU and prior to each dose, and as clinically indicated. For Grade 3 neutropenia (Absolute Neutrophil Count [ANC] <1.0 to 0.5 x 109/L), interrupt ENHERTU until resolved to Grade 2 or less, then maintain dose. For Grade 4 neutropenia (ANC <0.5 x 109/L), interrupt ENHERTU until resolved to Grade 2 or less, then reduce dose by 1 level. For febrile neutropenia (ANC <1.0 x 109/L and temperature >38.3º C or a sustained temperature of ≥38º C for more than 1 hour), interrupt ENHERTU until resolved, then reduce dose by 1 level.

HER2-Positive, HER2-Low, and HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer, HER2-Mutant NSCLC, and Solid Tumors (Including IHC 3+) (5.4 mg/kg)

In patients with metastatic breast cancer, HER2-mutant NSCLC, and other solid tumors treated with ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg, a decrease in neutrophil count was reported in 65% of patients. Nineteen percent had Grade 3 or 4 decreased neutrophil count. Median time to first onset of decreased neutrophil count was 22 days (range: 2 to 939). Febrile neutropenia was reported in 1.2% of patients.

HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer (6.4 mg/kg)

In patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma treated with ENHERTU 6.4 mg/kg, a decrease in neutrophil count was reported in 72% of patients. Fifty-one percent had Grade 3 or 4 decreased neutrophil count. Median time to first onset of decreased neutrophil count was 16 days (range: 4 to 187). Febrile neutropenia was reported in 4.8% of patients.

Left Ventricular Dysfunction

Patients treated with ENHERTU may be at increased risk of developing left ventricular dysfunction. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) decrease has been observed with anti-HER2 therapies, including ENHERTU. Assess LVEF prior to initiation of ENHERTU and at regular intervals during treatment as clinically indicated. Manage LVEF decrease through treatment interruption. When LVEF is >45% and absolute decrease from baseline is 10-20%, continue treatment with ENHERTU. When LVEF is 40-45% and absolute decrease from baseline is <10%, continue treatment with ENHERTU and repeat LVEF assessment within 3 weeks. When LVEF is 40-45% and absolute decrease from baseline is 10-20%, interrupt ENHERTU and repeat LVEF assessment within 3 weeks. If LVEF has not recovered to within 10% from baseline, permanently discontinue ENHERTU. If LVEF recovers to within 10% from baseline, resume treatment with ENHERTU at the same dose. When LVEF is <40% or absolute decrease from baseline is >20%, interrupt ENHERTU and repeat LVEF assessment within 3 weeks. If LVEF of <40% or absolute decrease from baseline of >20% is confirmed, permanently discontinue ENHERTU. Permanently discontinue ENHERTU in patients with symptomatic congestive heart failure. Treatment with ENHERTU has not been studied in patients with a history of clinically significant cardiac disease or LVEF <50% prior to initiation of treatment.

HER2-Positive, HER2-Low, and HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer, HER2-Mutant NSCLC, and Solid Tumors (Including IHC 3+) (5.4 mg/kg)

In patients with metastatic breast cancer, HER2-mutant NSCLC, and other solid tumors treated with ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg, LVEF decrease was reported in 4.6% of patients, of which 0.6% were Grade 3 or 4.

HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer (6.4 mg/kg)

In patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma treated with ENHERTU 6.4 mg/kg, no clinical adverse events of heart failure were reported; however, on echocardiography, 8% were found to have asymptomatic Grade 2 decrease in LVEF.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

ENHERTU can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise patients of the potential risks to a fetus. Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to the initiation of ENHERTU. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 7 months after the last dose of ENHERTU. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ENHERTU and for 4 months after the last dose of ENHERTU.

Additional Dose Modifications

Thrombocytopenia

For Grade 3 thrombocytopenia (platelets <50 to 25 x 109/L) interrupt ENHERTU until resolved to Grade 1 or less, then maintain dose. For Grade 4 thrombocytopenia (platelets <25 x 109/L) interrupt ENHERTU until resolved to Grade 1 or less, then reduce dose by 1 level.

Adverse Reactions

HER2-Positive, HER2-Low, and HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer, HER2-Mutant NSCLC, and Solid Tumors (Including IHC 3+) (5.4 mg/kg)

The pooled safety population reflects exposure to ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks in 2233 patients in Study DS8201-A-J101 (NCT02564900), DESTINY-Breast01, DESTINY-Breast02, DESTINY-Breast03, DESTINY-Breast04, DESTINY-Breast06, DESTINY-Lung01, DESTINY-Lung02, DESTINY-CRC02, and DESTINY-PanTumor02. Among these patients, 67% were exposed for >6 months and 38% were exposed for >1 year. In this pooled safety population, the most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were decreased white blood cell count (73%), nausea (72%), decreased hemoglobin (67%), decreased neutrophil count (65%), decreased lymphocyte count (60%), fatigue (55%), decreased platelet count (48%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (46%), increased alanine aminotransferase (44%), increased blood alkaline phosphatase (39%), vomiting (38%), alopecia (37%), constipation (32%), decreased blood potassium (32%), decreased appetite (31%), diarrhea (30%), and musculoskeletal pain (24%).

HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

DESTINY-Breast03

The safety of ENHERTU was evaluated in 257 patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who received at least 1 dose of ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg intravenously once every 3 weeks in DESTINY-Breast03. The median duration of treatment was 14 months (range: 0.7 to 30) for patients who received ENHERTU.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 19% of patients receiving ENHERTU. Serious adverse reactions in >1% of patients who received ENHERTU were vomiting, ILD, pneumonia, pyrexia, and urinary tract infection. Fatalities due to adverse reactions occurred in 0.8% of patients including COVID-19 and sudden death (1 patient each).

ENHERTU was permanently discontinued in 14% of patients, of which ILD/pneumonitis accounted for 8%. Dose interruptions due to adverse reactions occurred in 44% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose interruption were neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, pneumonia, nausea, fatigue, and ILD/pneumonitis. Dose reductions occurred in 21% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose reduction were nausea, neutropenia, and fatigue.

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were nausea (76%), decreased white blood cell count (74%), decreased neutrophil count (70%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (67%), decreased hemoglobin (64%), decreased lymphocyte count (55%), increased alanine aminotransferase (53%), decreased platelet count (52%), fatigue (49%), vomiting (49%), increased blood alkaline phosphatase (49%), alopecia (37%), decreased blood potassium (35%), constipation (34%), musculoskeletal pain (31%), diarrhea (29%), decreased appetite (29%), headache (22%), respiratory infection (22%), abdominal pain (21%), increased blood bilirubin (20%), and stomatitis (20%).

HER2-Low and HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer

DESTINY-Breast06

The safety of ENHERTU was evaluated in 434 patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) or HER2-ultralow (IHC 0 with membrane staining) breast cancer who received ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg intravenously once every 3 weeks in DESTINY-Breast06. The median duration of treatment was 11 months (range: 0.4 to 39.6) for patients who received ENHERTU.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 20% of patients receiving ENHERTU. Serious adverse reactions in >1% of patients who received ENHERTU were ILD/pneumonitis, COVID-19, febrile neutropenia, and hypokalemia. Fatalities due to adverse reactions occurred in 2.8% of patients including ILD (0.7%); sepsis (0.5%); and COVID-19 pneumonia, bacterial meningoencephalitis, neutropenic sepsis, peritonitis, cerebrovascular accident, general physical health deterioration (0.2% each).

ENHERTU was permanently discontinued in 14% of patients. The most frequent adverse reaction (>2%) associated with permanent discontinuation was ILD/pneumonitis. Dose interruptions due to adverse reactions occurred in 48% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose interruption were COVID-19, decreased neutrophil count, anemia, pyrexia, pneumonia, decreased white blood cell count, and ILD. Dose reductions occurred in 25% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose reduction were nausea, fatigue, decreased platelet count, and decreased neutrophil count.

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were decreased white blood cell count (86%), decreased neutrophil count (75%), nausea (70%), decreased hemoglobin (69%), decreased lymphocyte count (66%), fatigue (53%), decreased platelet count (48%), alopecia (48%), increased alanine aminotransferase (44%), increased blood alkaline phosphatase (43%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (41%), decreased blood potassium (35%), diarrhea (34%), vomiting (34%), constipation (32%), decreased appetite (26%), COVID-19 (26%), and musculoskeletal pain (24%).

DESTINY-Breast04

The safety of ENHERTU was evaluated in 371 patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who received ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg intravenously once every 3 weeks in DESTINY-Breast04. The median duration of treatment was 8 months (range: 0.2 to 33) for patients who received ENHERTU.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 28% of patients receiving ENHERTU. Serious adverse reactions in >1% of patients who received ENHERTU were ILD/pneumonitis, pneumonia, dyspnea, musculoskeletal pain, sepsis, anemia, febrile neutropenia, hypercalcemia, nausea, pyrexia, and vomiting. Fatalities due to adverse reactions occurred in 4% of patients including ILD/pneumonitis (3 patients); sepsis (2 patients); and ischemic colitis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, dyspnea, febrile neutropenia, general physical health deterioration, pleural effusion, and respiratory failure (1 patient each).

ENHERTU was permanently discontinued in 16% of patients, of which ILD/pneumonitis accounted for 8%. Dose interruptions due to adverse reactions occurred in 39% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose interruption were neutropenia, fatigue, anemia, leukopenia, COVID-19, ILD/pneumonitis, increased transaminases, and hyperbilirubinemia. Dose reductions occurred in 23% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose reduction were fatigue, nausea, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia.

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were nausea (76%), decreased white blood cell count (70%), decreased hemoglobin (64%), decreased neutrophil count (64%), decreased lymphocyte count (55%), fatigue (54%), decreased platelet count (44%), alopecia (40%), vomiting (40%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (38%), increased alanine aminotransferase (36%), constipation (34%), increased blood alkaline phosphatase (34%), decreased appetite (32%), musculoskeletal pain (32%), diarrhea (27%), and decreased blood potassium (25%).

HER2-Mutant Unresectable or Metastatic NSCLC (5.4 mg/kg)

DESTINY-Lung02 evaluated 2 dose levels (5.4 mg/kg [n=101] and 6.4 mg/kg [n=50]); however, only the results for the recommended dose of 5.4 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks are described below due to increased toxicity observed with the higher dose in patients with NSCLC, including ILD/pneumonitis.

The safety of ENHERTU was evaluated in 101 patients with HER2-mutant unresectable or metastatic NSCLC who received ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg intravenously once every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity in DESTINY-Lung02. Nineteen percent of patients were exposed for >6 months.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of patients receiving ENHERTU. Serious adverse reactions in >1% of patients who received ENHERTU were ILD/pneumonitis, thrombocytopenia, dyspnea, nausea, pleural effusion, and increased troponin I. Fatality occurred in 1 patient with suspected ILD/pneumonitis (1%).

ENHERTU was permanently discontinued in 8% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of ENHERTU were ILD/pneumonitis, diarrhea, decreased blood potassium, hypomagnesemia, myocarditis, and vomiting. Dose interruptions of ENHERTU due to adverse reactions occurred in 23% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dose interruption (>2%) included neutropenia and ILD/pneumonitis. Dose reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 11% of patients.

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were nausea (61%), decreased white blood cell count (60%), decreased hemoglobin (58%), decreased neutrophil count (52%), decreased lymphocyte count (43%), decreased platelet count (40%), decreased albumin (39%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (35%), increased alanine aminotransferase (34%), fatigue (32%), constipation (31%), decreased appetite (30%), vomiting (26%), increased alkaline phosphatase (22%), and alopecia (21%).

HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer (6.4 mg/kg)

The safety of ENHERTU was evaluated in 187 patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma in DESTINY-Gastric01. Patients intravenously received at least 1 dose of either ENHERTU (N=125) 6.4 mg/kg every 3 weeks or either irinotecan (N=55) 150 mg/m2 biweekly or paclitaxel (N=7) 80 mg/m2 weekly for 3 weeks. The median duration of treatment was 4.6 months (range: 0.7 to 22.3) for patients who received ENHERTU.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 44% of patients receiving ENHERTU 6.4 mg/kg. Serious adverse reactions in >2% of patients who received ENHERTU were decreased appetite, ILD, anemia, dehydration, pneumonia, cholestatic jaundice, pyrexia, and tumor hemorrhage. Fatalities due to adverse reactions occurred in 2.4% of patients: disseminated intravascular coagulation, large intestine perforation, and pneumonia occurred in 1 patient each (0.8%).

ENHERTU was permanently discontinued in 15% of patients, of which ILD accounted for 6%. Dose interruptions due to adverse reactions occurred in 62% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose interruption were neutropenia, anemia, decreased appetite, leukopenia, fatigue, thrombocytopenia, ILD, pneumonia, lymphopenia, upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, and decreased blood potassium. Dose reductions occurred in 32% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose reduction were neutropenia, decreased appetite, fatigue, nausea, and febrile neutropenia.

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were decreased hemoglobin (75%), decreased white blood cell count (74%), decreased neutrophil count (72%), decreased lymphocyte count (70%), decreased platelet count (68%), nausea (63%), decreased appetite (60%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (58%), fatigue (55%), increased blood alkaline phosphatase (54%), increased alanine aminotransferase (47%), diarrhea (32%), decreased blood potassium (30%), vomiting (26%), constipation (24%), increased blood bilirubin (24%), pyrexia (24%), and alopecia (22%).

HER2-Positive (IHC 3+) Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors

The safety of ENHERTU was evaluated in 347 adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who received ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg intravenously once every 3 weeks in DESTINY-Breast01, DESTINY-PanTumor02, DESTINY-Lung01, and DESTINY-CRC02. The median duration of treatment was 8.3 months (range 0.7 to 30.2).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 34% of patients receiving ENHERTU. Serious adverse reactions in >1% of patients who received ENHERTU were sepsis, pneumonia, vomiting, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, nausea, pneumonitis, pleural effusion, hemorrhage, COVID-19, fatigue, acute kidney injury, anemia, cellulitis, and dyspnea. Fatalities due to adverse reactions occurred in 6.3% of patients including ILD/pneumonitis (2.3%), cardiac arrest (0.6%), COVID-19 (0.6%), and sepsis (0.6%). The following events occurred in 1 patient each (0.3%): acute kidney injury, cerebrovascular accident, general physical health deterioration, pneumonia, and hemorrhagic shock.

ENHERTU was permanently discontinued in 15% of patients, of which ILD/pneumonitis accounted for 10%. Dose interruptions due to adverse reactions occurred in 48% of patients. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose interruption were decreased neutrophil count, anemia, COVID-19, fatigue, decreased white blood cell count, and ILD/pneumonitis. Dose reductions occurred in 27% of patients treated with ENHERTU. The most frequent adverse reactions (>2%) associated with dose reduction were fatigue, nausea, decreased neutrophil count, ILD/pneumonitis, and diarrhea.

The most common (≥20%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities, were decreased white blood cell count (75%), nausea (69%), decreased hemoglobin (67%), decreased neutrophil count (66%), fatigue (59%), decreased lymphocyte count (58%), decreased platelet count (51%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (45%), increased alanine aminotransferase (44%), increased blood alkaline phosphatase (36%), vomiting (35%), decreased appetite (34%), alopecia (34%), diarrhea (31%), decreased blood potassium (29%), constipation (28%), decreased sodium (22%), stomatitis (20%), and upper respiratory tract infection (20%).

Use in Specific Populations

  • Pregnancy: ENHERTU can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise patients of the potential risks to a fetus. There are clinical considerations if ENHERTU is used in pregnant women, or if a patient becomes pregnant within 7 months after the last dose of ENHERTU.
  • Lactation: There are no data regarding the presence of ENHERTU in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with ENHERTU and for 7 months after the last dose.
  • Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Pregnancy testing: Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiation of ENHERTU. Contraception: Females: ENHERTU can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ENHERTU and for 7 months after the last dose. Males: Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ENHERTU and for 4 months after the last dose. Infertility: ENHERTU may impair male reproductive function and fertility.
  • Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness of ENHERTU have not been established in pediatric patients.
  • Geriatric Use: Of the 1741 patients with HER2-positive, HER2-low, or HER2-ultralow breast cancer treated with ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg, 24% were ≥65 years and 4.9% were ≥75 years. No overall differences in efficacy within clinical studies were observed between patients ≥65 years of age compared to younger patients. There was a higher incidence of Grade 3-4 adverse reactions observed in patients aged ≥65 years (61%) as compared to younger patients (52%). Of the 101 patients with HER2-mutant unresectable or metastatic NSCLC treated with ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg, 40% were ≥65 years and 8% were ≥75 years. No overall differences in efficacy or safety were observed between patients ≥65 years of age compared to younger patients. Of the 125 patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma treated with ENHERTU 6.4 mg/kg in DESTINY-Gastric01, 56% were ≥65 years and 14% were ≥75 years. No overall differences in efficacy or safety were observed between patients ≥65 years of age compared to younger patients. Of the 192 patients with HER2-positive (IHC 3+) unresectable or metastatic solid tumors treated with ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg in DESTINY-PanTumor02, DESTINY-Lung01, or DESTINY-CRC02, 39% were ≥65 years and 9% were ≥75 years. No overall differences in efficacy or safety were observed between patients ≥65 years of age compared to younger patients.
  • Renal Impairment: A higher incidence of Grade 1 and 2 ILD/pneumonitis has been observed in patients with moderate renal impairment. Monitor patients with moderate renal impairment more frequently. The recommended dosage of ENHERTU has not been established for patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min).
  • Hepatic Impairment: In patients with moderate hepatic impairment, due to potentially increased exposure, closely monitor for increased toxicities related to the topoisomerase inhibitor, DXd. The recommended dosage of ENHERTU has not been established for patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >3 times ULN and any AST).

 

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