Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)
This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that HER2-positive status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Docetaxel, Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab in patients with Invasive Breast Carcinoma.
The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved pertuzumab in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive metastatic or locally recurrent unresectable breast cancer, who have not received previous anti-HER2 therapy or chemotherapy for their metastatic disease.
This statement is based on a regulatory approval from the Health Service Executive:
Pertuzumab is indicated in combination with trastuzumab and DOCEtaxel in adult patients with HER2- positive metastatic or locally recurrent unresectable breast cancer, who have not received previous anti- HER2 therapy or chemotherapy for their metastatic disease.