Beyond Primary HER2 Expression: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan’s Efficacy in Brain Metastasis

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Abstract

This commentary focuses on the DESTINY-Breast12 study, published in Nature Medicine on 13 September 2024, which evaluates the efficacy of Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in treating HER2-positive advanced breast cancer, including those with brain metastases. We emphasize the broadened clinical potential of T-DXd in treating brain metastases from tumors originally classified as HER2-null or HER2-low, extending beyond its current use for breast cancer. This expanded application of T-DXd could provide new hope to patients dealing with challenging brain metastases, addressing an urgent need for effective treatment options.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number3525
JournalCancers
Volume16
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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