UNDERSTANDING
HER2-LOW mBC

It has been recently discovered that HER2-low breast cancer is common

About 60% of people diagnosed with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer actually have low levels of HER2

About 60% of people diagnosed with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer actually have low levels of HER2

What is HER2?

What is HER2?

HER2 is a protein that tells cell to grow. When cells produce too much HER2, they can become cancerous

Until recently, healthcare providers diagnosed breast cancer as either HER2-positive or
HER2-negative. Now, they can diagnose a new status: HER2-low breast cancer.

Having HER2-low means that there is a low level of HER2 on the cancer cells but not enough HER2 to be considered HER2-positive

Until recently, healthcare providers diagnosed breast cancer as either HER2-positive or HER2-negative. Now, they can diagnose a new status: HER2-low breast cancer.

Having HER2-low means that there is a low level of HER2 on the cancer cells but not enough HER2 to be considered HER2-positive

HER2 status is different than HR (hormone receptor) status. People with low levels of HER2 can be either HR+ (hormone receptor-positive) or HR- (hormone receptor-negative)

HER2 status is different than HR (hormone receptor) status. People with low levels of HER2 can be either HR+ (hormone receptor-positive) or HR- (hormone receptor-negative)

  • HR status is also referred to as ER+ or ER- (estrogen receptor-positive/negative) and/or PR+ or PR- (progesterone receptor-positive/negative)
  • If a person was previously told they were HR- HER2-negative, this might have been referred to as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC refers to tumors that don’t have a large amount of HER2 or hormone (estrogen/progesterone) proteins
  • HR status is also referred to as ER+ or ER- (estrogen receptor-positive/negative) and/or PR+ or PR- (progesterone receptor-positive/negative)
  • If a person was previously told they were HR- HER2-negative, this might have been referred to as triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC refers to tumors that don’t have a large amount of HER2 or hormone (estrogen/progesterone) proteins

If your healthcare provider told you that you have HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (mBC), ask if you could be one of the many people living with HER2-low mBC

If your healthcare provider told you that you have HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (mBC), ask if you could be one of the many people living with HER2-low mBC

If you do have HER2-low mBC, treatment with ENHERTU may be right for you

If you do have HER2-low mBC, treatment with ENHERTU may be right for you

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HER2, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2.

What is the most important information I should know about ENHERTU?

ENHERTU can cause serious side effects, including:

Lung problems that may be severe, life-threatening or that may lead to death. If you develop lung problems your healthcare provider may treat you with corticosteroid medicines. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms:

  • Cough
  • Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
  • Fever
  • Other new or worsening breathing symptoms (e.g., chest tightness, wheezing)

Low white blood cell counts (neutropenia). Low white blood cell counts are common with ENHERTU and can sometimes be severe. Your healthcare provider will check your white blood cell counts before starting ENHERTU and before starting each dose. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any signs or symptoms of an infection or have fever or chills during treatment with ENHERTU.

Heart problems that may affect your heart’s ability to pump blood. Your healthcare provider will check your heart function before starting treatment with ENHERTU. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms:

  • New or worsening shortness of breath
  • Coughing
  • Feeling tired
  • Swelling of your ankles or legs
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Sudden weight gain
  • Dizziness or feeling light-headed
  • Loss of consciousness

Your healthcare provider will check you for these side effects during your treatment with ENHERTU. Your healthcare provider may reduce your dose, delay treatment or completely stop treatment with ENHERTU if you have severe side effects.

Harm to your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you might be pregnant during treatment with ENHERTU.

  • If you are able to become pregnant, your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with ENHERTU.
  • Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ENHERTU and for 7 months after the last dose.
  • Males who have female partners that are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ENHERTU and for 4 months after the last dose.

Before you receive ENHERTU, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • Have lung or breathing problems.
  • Have signs or symptoms of an infection.
  • Have or have had any heart problems.
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ENHERTU passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with ENHERTU and for 7 months after the last dose.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

How will I receive ENHERTU?

  • You will receive ENHERTU into your vein through an intravenous (IV) line by your healthcare provider.
  • ENHERTU is given 1 time every three weeks (21-day treatment cycle).
  • Your healthcare provider will decide how many treatments you need.
  • Your healthcare provider will give you medicines before your infusion to help prevent nausea and vomiting.
  • Your healthcare provider may slow down or temporarily stop your infusion of ENHERTU if you have an infusion-related reaction, or permanently stop ENHERTU if you have severe infusion reactions.
  • If you miss a planned dose of ENHERTU, call your healthcare provider right away to schedule an appointment. Do not wait until the next planned treatment cycle.

What are the possible side effects of ENHERTU?
ENHERTU can cause serious side effects. See "What is the most important information I should know about ENHERTU?"

The most common side effects of ENHERTU when used at the 5.4 mg/kg dose include:

  • Nausea
  • Low white blood cell counts
  • Low red blood cell counts
  • Feeling tired
  • Low platelet counts
  • Increased liver function tests
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Constipation
  • Muscle or bone pain
  • Decreased appetite
  • Low levels of blood potassium
  • Diarrhea
  • Cough

ENHERTU may cause fertility problems in males, which may affect the ability to father children. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about fertility.

These are not all of the possible side effects of ENHERTU. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Daiichi Sankyo at 1-877-437-7763 or to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is ENHERTU?

ENHERTU is a prescription medicine used to treat adults who have:

  • HER2-low breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or that has spread to other parts of your body (metastatic), and who have received a prior chemotherapy:
    • for metastatic disease, or
    • your disease has returned during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy (after surgery). Your healthcare provider will perform a test to make sure ENHERTU is right for you

It is not known if ENHERTU is safe and effective in children.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, and Medication Guide.

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