AstraZeneca Aims to Redefine Breast Cancer Care With New Data Across the Treatment Spectrum At SABCS 2022


Data will show clinical opportunity in HR-positive advanced breast cancer for potential first-in-class AKT inhibitor capivasertib and next-generation oral SERD camizestrant

ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) data will reinforce potential to set new standards in HER2-targetable disease

Data for antibody drug conjugate datopotamab deruxtecan will demonstrate potential in HR-positive and triple-negative breast cancer

WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AstraZeneca will present new data advancing its ambition to redefine care at the 2022 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), December 6-10, 2022.

Twelve AstraZeneca medicines and potential new medicines will be featured in 55 presentations, including five oral presentations, showcasing the Company’s growing leadership across different subtypes and stages of breast cancer.

Susan Galbraith, Executive Vice President, Oncology R&D, AstraZeneca, said: “Our data at SABCS are strong validation of our clinical strategy to provide next-generation treatment solutions for patients with nearly all major types of breast cancer. We are excited to share results from the pivotal CAPItello-291 trial, which will support the opportunity of our novel AKT inhibitor capivasertib for patients with HR-positive disease. We also look forward to presenting defining data from the SERENA-2 Phase II trial that will demonstrate the potential of our next-generation SERD camizestrant to improve upon currently available endocrine therapies for patients with ER-driven disease.”

Dave Fredrickson, Executive Vice President, Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca, said: “As we close another year of breakthroughs in breast cancer, our presence at SABCS will showcase the opportunity for our portfolio to shape clinical practice and redefine care across subtypes and stages of this disease. Compelling results for potential new medicines capivasertib and camizestrant as well as new data from antibody drug conjugates ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) and datopotamab deruxtecan will underscore our focus on addressing the greatest unmet needs and delivering personalized treatment for more patients with breast cancer.”

Aiming to set new standards of care across HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

Two late-breaking presentations from the DESTINY-Breast clinical program will highlight the efficacy of ENHERTU treatment in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer across lines of therapy.

Updated results from the DESTINY-Breast03 Phase III trial of ENHERTU versus trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer previously treated with trastuzumab and a taxane will be presented, including updated progression-free survival (PFS) data and overall survival (OS) results.

In addition, primary results from the DESTINY-Breast02 Phase III trial will be presented, further demonstrating the clinical benefit of ENHERTU compared to conventional chemotherapy-based regimens in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer previously treated with T-DM1.

Data will also be presented from the ROSET-BM retrospective study and DEBBRAH Phase II trial further confirming ENHERTU activity in patients with HER2-positive or HER2-low metastatic breast cancer with active or stable brain metastases.

Reshaping treatment expectations in HR-positive advanced breast cancer

A late-breaking presentation will illustrate the Company’s focus on addressing endocrine resistance in advanced HR-positive breast cancer.

Detailed data will be shared from the CAPItello-291 Phase III trial of the AKT inhibitor capivasertib in combination with FASLODEX® (fulvestrant) versus FASLODEX alone in endocrine-resistant, HR-positive, HER2-low or negative advanced breast cancer. CAPItello-291 recently met both primary endpoints, demonstrating improvement in PFS in the overall patient population and in a prespecified biomarker subgroup of patients whose tumors had qualifying alterations in the PIK3CA, AKT1 or PTEN genes.

Several presentations will establish the clinical potential of the next-generation oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) camizestrant as a monotherapy or in combination for patients with estrogen receptor positive (ER-positive) advanced breast cancer.

  • A late-breaking presentation will highlight detailed results from the positive SERENA-2 Phase II trial of camizestrant versus FASLODEX in advanced ER-positive breast cancer.
  • Analyses from further cohorts of the SERENA-1 Phase I trial of advanced ER-positive breast cancer will also be presented, which will show the potential to combine camizestrant with abemaciclib, a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
  • A spotlight poster will feature data showing promising preclinical activity with camizestrant in ER-positive breast cancer when used in double and triple combinations with CDK4/6, mTOR, AKT or PI3K inhibitors, in ESR1 wild-type and mutated models.

Additionally, several presentations will showcase AstraZeneca’s commitment to transforming the treatment landscape for HR-positive breast cancer with antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and by identifying new tumor subtypes that may respond to targeted therapies.

  • A poster presentation of results from the TROPION-PanTumor01 Phase I trial will characterize the safety and encouraging clinical activity of datopotamab deruxtecan in patients with heavily pre-treated HR-positive, HER2-negative inoperable or metastatic breast cancer. Datopotamab deruxtecan is also being tested in these patients in earlier lines of treatment in the randomized TROPION-Breast01 Phase III trial.
  • Multiple poster presentations will share results for potential diagnostic tools to better identify and optimize treatment for patients across the spectrum of HER2 expression, including those with HER2-low tumors who may benefit from treatment with ENHERTU.
  • Data from various subgroup analyses from the DESTINY-Breast04 Phase III trial will reinforce the clinical meaningfulness of HER2-low as an actionable patient segment in patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Redefining care for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)

Two spotlight poster discussions will share results from the BEGONIA Phase Ib/II trial testing IMFINZI® (durvalumab) combinations in advanced or metastatic TNBC, showing the potential to drive improved outcomes with the addition of ADCs.

Additionally, updated results from the TROPION-PanTumor01 Phase I trial of datopotamab deruxtecan monotherapy will show encouraging and durable anti-tumor activity, and a manageable safety profile in heavily pre-treated patients with metastatic TNBC. The TROPION-Breast02 Phase III trial is evaluating datopotamab deruxtecan as 1st-line therapy for patients with metastatic TNBC.

ENHERTU and datopotamab deruxtecan are developed and commercialized in collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo worldwide, except in Japan where Daiichi Sankyo maintains exclusive rights.

Key AstraZeneca presentations during SABCS 2022

Lead author

Abstract title

Presentation details

HER2-positive breast cancer

 

Krop, I

Trastuzumab deruxtecan vs physician’s choice in patients with HER2+ unresectable and/or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with trastuzumab emtansine: primary results of the randomized phase 3 study DESTINY-Breast02

Presentation #GS2-01

Oral Presentation – General Session 2

December 7, 2022

9:00 – 9:15 AM CT

15:00 – 15:15 GMT

Hurvitz, SA

Trastuzumab deruxtecan versus trastuzumab emtansine in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer: Updated survival results of the randomized, phase 3 study DESTINY-Breast03

Presentation #GS2-02

Oral Presentation – General Session 2

December 7, 2022

9:15 – 9:30 AM CT

15:15 – 15:30 GMT

 

Takashi, Y

Trastuzumab deruxtecan for the treatment of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer with brain and/or leptomeningeal metastases: A multicenter retrospective study (ROSET-BM study)

Presentation #PD7-01

Spotlight Poster Discussion 7

December 7, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

 

Hamilton, EP

Dose-expansion study of Trastuzumab Deruxtecan as monotherapy or combined with Pertuzumab in patients With metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer in DESTINY-Breast07 (DB-07)

Presentation #PD18-11

Spotlight Poster Discussion 18

December 9, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

 

Varghese, D

A real-world evidence study of treatment patterns in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have received at least 2-lines of therapy

Presentation #P1-11-19

Poster Session 1

December 6, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

 

Lam, C

Treatment patterns and outcomes among patients with HER2-postive metastatic breast cancer in the United States

Presentation #P4-03-34

Poster Session 4

December 8, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

 

Henderson, M

Adverse events (AEs) in phase III clinical trials of patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer (BC): a meta-analysis

Presentation #P4-07-53

Poster Session 4

8 December 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

 

Lin, NU

Open-label, phase 3b/4 study of trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in patients with or without baseline brain metastasis with advanced/metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2–positive breast cancer: DESTINY-Breast12

Presentation #OT2-16-02

Ongoing Trials Poster Session 2

December 7, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

 

HER2-low breast cancer

Prat, A

Determination of HER2-low status in tumors of patients with unresectable and/or metastatic breast cancer in DESTINY-Breast04

Presentation #HER2-18

HER2 Low: A Separate Entity Special Poster Session

December 7, 2022

09:45 – 11:00 CT

15:45 – 17:00 GMT

 

Viale, G

Retrospective Study to Estimate the Prevalence and Describe the Clinicopathological Characteristics, Treatment Patterns, and Outcomes of HER2-Low Breast Cancer

Presentation #HER2-15

HER2 Low: A Separate Entity Special Poster Session

December 7, 2022

09:45 – 11:00 CT

15:45 – 17:00 GMT

Rüschoff, J

Proficiency assessment of HER2-low breast cancer scoring with the Ventana PATHWAY 4B5 and Dako HercepTest HER2 assays and the impact of pathologist training

Presentation #HER2-13

HER2 Low: A Separate Entity Special Poster Session

December 7, 2022

09:45 – 11:00 CT

15:45 – 17:00 GMT

Schmid, P

Trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) + durvalumab (D) as first-line (1L) treatment for unresectable locally advanced/metastatic hormone receptor-negative (HR−), HER2-low breast cancer: updated results from BEGONIA, a phase 1b/2 study

Presentation #PD11-08

Spotlight Poster Discussion 11

December 8, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

Pérez-García, JM

Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in patients with Unstable Central Nervous System Involvement from HER2-Low Advanced Breast Cancer: The DEBBRAH Trial

Presentation #PD7-02

Spotlight Poster Discussion 7

December 7, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

 

Harbeck, N

Trastuzumab deruxtecan vs treatment of physician’s choice in patients with HER2-low unresectable and/or metastatic breast cancer: Subgroup analyses from DESTINY-Breast04

Presentation #P1-11-01

Poster Session 1

December 6, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

Spitzmüller, A

Computational pathology based HER2 expression quantification in HER2-low breast cancer

Presentation #P6-04-03

Poster Session 6

December 9, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

Tsirka, A

High Intra- and Inter-block concordance of HER2 immunohistochemistry (IHC) scores across breast cancer samples and impact of decalcification procedures

Presentation #P6-04-17

Poster Session 6

December 9, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

Globerson, Y

A fully automatic artificial intelligence system for accurate and reproducible HER2 IHC scoring in breast cancer

Presentation #P6-04-05

Poster Session 6

December 9, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

Kapil, A

ART: Automated Region segmentation of Tumor on HER2-stained breast cancer tissue

Presentation #P6-04-16

Poster Session 6

December 9, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

HR-positive breast cancer

 

Hurvitz, SA

TRIO-US B-12 TALENT: Neoadjuvant trastuzumab deruxtecan with or without anastrozole for HER2-low, HR+ early stage breast cancer

Presentation #GS2-03

Oral Presentation – General Session 2

December 7, 2022

09:30 – 09:45 CT

15:30 – 15:45 GMT

Oliveira, M

Camizestrant, a next generation oral SERD vs fulvestrant in post-menopausal women with advanced ER-positive HER2-negative breast cancer: Results of the randomized, multi-dose Phase 2 SERENA-2 trial

Presentation #GS3-02

Oral Presentation – General Session 3

December 8, 2022

08:45 – 09:00 CT

14:45 – 15:00 GMT

Turner, NC

Capivasertib and fulvestrant for patients with aromatase inhibitor-resistant hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced breast cancer: results from the Phase III CAPItello-291 trial

Presentation #GS3-04

Oral Presentation – General Session 3

December 8, 2022

09:15 – 09:30 CT

15:15 – 15:30 GMT

Meric-Bernstam, F

Phase 1 TROPION-PanTumor01 Study evaluating Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor–positive/HER2–negative breast cancer (BC)

Presentation #PD13-08

Spotlight Poster Discussion 13

December 8, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

 

Carnevalli, L

Combination of the next generation oral SERD camizestrant (AZD9833) with CDK4/6 and mTOR/AKT inhibitors delivers robust efficacy in a broad range of ER+ breast tumors

Presentation #PD10-04

Spotlight Poster Discussion 10

December 8, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

 

Morrow, C

The next generation oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) camizestrant (AZD9833) is active against wild type and mutant estrogen receptor α

Presentation #P3-07-13

Poster Session 3

December 7, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

 

Bardia, A

Datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), a TROP2 antibody-drug conjugate,vs investigators’ choice of chemotherapy in previously-treated, inoperable or metastatic HR+/HER2–breast cancer: TROPION-Breast01

Presentation #OT1-03-04

Ongoing Trials Poster Session 1

December 6, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

 

Turner, NC

SERENA-1: Updated analyses from a Phase 1 study of the next generation oral selective estrogen receptor degrader camizestrant (AZD9833) combined with abemaciclib, in women with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer

Presentation #OT2-02-01

Ongoing Trials Poster Session 2

December 7, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

TNBC and BRCA-mutated breast cancer

Schmid, P

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

Presentation #PD11-09

Spotlight Poster Discussion 11

December 8, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

Bardia, A

Datopotamab Deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC): Updated results from the Phase 1 TROPION-PanTumor01 Study

Presentation #P6-10-03

Poster Session 6

December 9, 2022

07:00 CT

13:00 GMT

Copson, ER

Expert consensus on the definition of high risk of recurrence in HER2-negative eBC: a modified Delphi panel

Presentation #P3-05-39

Poster Session 3

December 7, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

Dent, R

TROPION-Breast02: Phase 3, open-label, randomized study of first-line datopotamab deruxtecan versus chemotherapy in patients with locally recurrent inoperable or metastatic TNBC who are not candidates for anti-PD-(L)1 therapy

Presentation #OT1-03-05

Ongoing Trials Poster Session 1

December 6, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

Balmaña, J

OlympiaN: a phase 2, multicenter, open-label study to assess the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant olaparib monotherapy and olaparib plus durvalumab in patients with BRCA mutations and early-stage HER2-negative breast cancer

Presentation #OT2-18-02

Ongoing Trials Poster Session 2

December 7, 2022

17:00 CT

23:00 GMT

U.S. Important Safety Information for ENHERTU

Indications

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

  • Unresectable or metastatic HER2-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 HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer 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 gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma who have received a prior trastuzumab-based regimen

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. 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 one 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.

Metastatic Breast Cancer

In clinical studies, of the 491 patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer treated with ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg, ILD occurred in 13% of patients. Fatal outcomes due to ILD and/or pneumonitis occurred in 1.4% of patients treated with ENHERTU. Median time to first onset was 5.5 months (range: 1.1 to 20.8).

Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer

In DESTINY-Gastric01, of the 125 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 21.0).

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. Reduce dose by one level. For febrile neutropenia (ANC <1.0 x 109/L and temperature >38.3ºC or a sustained temperature of ≥38ºC for more than 1 hour), interrupt ENHERTU until resolved. Reduce dose by one level.

Metastatic Breast Cancer

In clinical studies, of the 491 patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who received ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg, a decrease in neutrophil count was reported in 68% of patients. Eighteen percent had Grade 3 or 4 decrease in neutrophil count. Median time to first onset of decreased neutrophil count was 22 days (range: 6 to 664). Febrile neutropenia was reported in 1.2% of patients.

Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer

In DESTINY-Gastric01, of the 125 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.

Metastatic Breast Cancer

In the 491 patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who received ENHERTU 5.4 mg/kg, 13 cases (2.6%) of asymptomatic LVEF decrease were reported.

Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer

In DESTINY-Gastric01, of the 125 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 at least 7 months following the last dose of ENHERTU.

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