Therapeutic Response Statement (Sensitivity)

This therapeutic response statement supports the relationship that HER2-positive status confers therapeutic sensitivity to Trastuzumab in patients with Invasive Breast Carcinoma.

The Republic of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) has approved trastuzumab (subcutaneous - 21 days) for reimbursement as a treatment option for the treatment of HER2 positive early breast cancer following surgery, chemotherapy (neoadjuvant or adjuvant), and radiotherapy (if applicable).

This statement is based on a regulatory approval from the Health Service Executive:

HER2 positive early breast cancer (EBC) following surgery, chemotherapy (neoadjuvant or adjuvant) and radiotherapy (if applicable).

Citation

Trastuzumab Subcutaneous 21 days - Early Breast Cancer, 2021, version number 4, NCCP National SACT Regimen, NCCP, viewed 21/07/2024, https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/profinfo/chemoprotocols/breast/285.pdf