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IN 2L+ HER2+ MBC

RETHINK TREATMENT WITH THE TUKYSA REGIMEN*

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Tucatinib (TUKYSA) in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine is the only NCCN® Category 1, preferred systemic treatment option for 3L HER2+ MBC1†‡§

1TUKYSA is indicated in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine.2

Tucatinib + trastuzumab + capecitabine is preferred in patients with both systemic and CNS progression in the third-line setting and beyond; and it may be given in the second-line setting.1

Category 1: Based upon high-level evidence, there is uniform NCCN consensus that the intervention is appropriate.1

§Preferred: Interventions that are based on superior efficacy, safety, and evidence; and, when appropriate, affordability.1

NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use, or application, and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way. See NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for detailed recommendations, including other preferred options.

2L = second-line; 3L = third-line; CNS = central nervous system; HER = human epidermal growth factor receptor; MBC = metastatic breast cancer; NCCN = National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®).

Proposed mechanism of action

TUKYSA OPTIMIZES HER2 THERAPY AND IS 1000x MORE SELECTIVE FOR HER2 THAN EGFR (HER1) IN VITRO2,3

DUAL BLOCKADE OF HER2

The TUKYSA intracellular blockade of HER2 complements the trastuzumab blockade on the extracellular HER2 domain. The combination has demonstrated a superior antitumor effect compared with either product alone in animal models.2,3

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1000x More Selective

TUKYSA is a TKI that is 1000x more selective for HER2 than for EGFR in vitro, which minimizes off-target effects. Highly selective inhibition of HER2 may improve tolerability.3-5 HER2 may also be expressed on healthy cells, which may also be targeted by anti-HER2 treatments. This may result in adverse reactions, some of which may be serious.6,7