Targeting HER2-low in metastatic breast cancer: an evolving treatment paradigm.

ABSTRACT: The results of the Phase III DESTINY-Breast04 trial of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) are leading to a shift in both the classification and treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative metastatic breast cancer. In this trial, T-DXd was associated with a substantial survival benefit among patients with hormone receptor-positive and hormone receptor-negative disease and low expression of HER2, a biomarker previously considered unactionable in this treatment setting. Herein, we discuss the evolving therapeutic pathway for HER2-low disease, ongoing clinical trials, and the potential challenges and evidence gaps arising with treatment of this patient population.

SUBMITTER: Yang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10262633 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature