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Note: these are regimens tested in biomarker-specific populations, please see the main breast cancer page for other regimens.

Last updated on 2024-09-06:
129 regimens on this page
217 variants on this page


Guidelines

Given the rapid change in evidence in many areas of hematology/oncology, readers are encouraged to consider any guideline published 5+ years ago to be for historical purposes, only.

ASCO


ASCO/CAP


ESMO


NCCN

St Gallen Breast Guidelines


Neoadjuvant therapy, sequential regimens

AC-TH (Paclitaxel)

AC-TH: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Robidoux et al. 2013 (NSABP B-41) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (C) 1. AC-THL Might have inferior pCR rate
2. AC-TL Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8, 15, 22
    • Cycles 6 to 8: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22

21-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 28-day cycle for 4 cycles (AC x 4; TH x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NSABP B-41: Robidoux A, Tang G, Rastogi P, Geyer CE Jr, Azar CA, Atkins JN, Fehrenbacher L, Bear HD, Baez-Diaz L, Sarwar S, Margolese RG, Farrar WB, Brufsky AM, Shibata HR, Bandos H, Paik S, Costantino JP, Swain SM, Mamounas EP, Wolmark N. Lapatinib as a component of neoadjuvant therapy for HER2-positive operable breast cancer (NSABP protocol B-41): an open-label, randomised phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2013 Nov;14(12):1183-92. Epub 2013 Oct 4. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00486668


AC-THL (Paclitaxel)

AC-THL: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Lapatinib

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Robidoux et al. 2013 (NSABP B-41) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1. AC-TH Might have superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)
2. AC-TL Might have superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

Note: This lapatinib dosing was based on a mid-protocol amendment due to excess diarrhea reported in other trials.

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THL portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THL portion (cycles 5 to 8)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8, 15, 22
    • Cycles 6 to 8: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
  • Lapatinib (Tykerb) as follows:
    • Cycles 5 to 8: 750 mg PO once per day

21-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 28-day cycle for 4 cycles (AC x 4; THL x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NSABP B-41: Robidoux A, Tang G, Rastogi P, Geyer CE Jr, Azar CA, Atkins JN, Fehrenbacher L, Bear HD, Baez-Diaz L, Sarwar S, Margolese RG, Farrar WB, Brufsky AM, Shibata HR, Bandos H, Paik S, Costantino JP, Swain SM, Mamounas EP, Wolmark N. Lapatinib as a component of neoadjuvant therapy for HER2-positive operable breast cancer (NSABP protocol B-41): an open-label, randomised phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2013 Nov;14(12):1183-92. Epub 2013 Oct 4. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00486668


AC-THP (Docetaxel)

AC-THP: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Tan et al. 2021 (FeDeriCa) 2018-06-14 to 2018-12-24 Phase 3 (C) 1a. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel, Phesgo)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel, Phesgo) 		Non-inferior serum trough

Note: Docetaxel dose was esclated in cycles 6 to 8 if tolerated.

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 8: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (AC x 4; THP x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. FeDeriCa: Tan AR, Im SA, Mattar A, Colomer R, Stroyakovskii D, Nowecki Z, De Laurentiis M, Pierga JY, Jung KH, Schem C, Hogea A, Badovinac Crnjevic T, Heeson S, Shivhare M, Kirschbrown WP, Restuccia E, Jackisch C; FeDeriCa study group. Fixed-dose combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab for subcutaneous injection plus chemotherapy in HER2-positive early breast cancer (FeDeriCa): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, non-inferiority, phase 3 study. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Jan;22(1):85-97. Epub 2020 Dec 21. Erratum in: Lancet Oncol. 2021 Feb;22(2):e42. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT03493854


AC-THP (Docetaxel, Phesgo)

AC-THP (Phesgo): Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) and Phesgo

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Tan et al. 2021 (FeDeriCa) 2018-06-14 to 2018-12-24 Phase 3 (E-RT-switch-ic) 1a. ddAC-THP
1b. AC-THP 		Non-inferior serum trough (primary endpoint)

Note: Docetaxel dose was esclated in cycles 6 to 8 if tolerated.

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP (Phesgo) portion (cycles 5 to 8)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 8: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP (Phesgo) portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (AC x 4; THP (Phesgo) x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. FeDeriCa: Tan AR, Im SA, Mattar A, Colomer R, Stroyakovskii D, Nowecki Z, De Laurentiis M, Pierga JY, Jung KH, Schem C, Hogea A, Badovinac Crnjevic T, Heeson S, Shivhare M, Kirschbrown WP, Restuccia E, Jackisch C; FeDeriCa study group. Fixed-dose combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab for subcutaneous injection plus chemotherapy in HER2-positive early breast cancer (FeDeriCa): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, non-inferiority, phase 3 study. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Jan;22(1):85-97. Epub 2020 Dec 21. Erratum in: Lancet Oncol. 2021 Feb;22(2):e42. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT03493854


ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)

ddAC-THP: dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab
ddAC-PacPH: dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Paclitaxel, Pertuzumab, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Swain et al. 2018 (BERENICE) 2014-2015 Phase 2 (RT)
Tan et al. 2021 (FeDeriCa) 2018-06-14 to 2018-12-24 Phase 3 (C) 1a. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel, Phesgo)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel, Phesgo) 		Non-inferior serum trough
Huober et al. 2022 (IMpassion050) 2019-01 to 2020-08 Phase 3 (C) ddAC-THP & Atezolizumab Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 4 cycles (ddAC x 4; THP x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. BERENICE: Swain SM, Ewer MS, Viale G, Delaloge S, Ferrero JM, Verrill M, Colomer R, Vieira C, Werner TL, Douthwaite H, Bradley D, Waldron-Lynch M, Kiermaier A, Eng-Wong J, Dang C; BERENICE Study Group. Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and standard anthracycline- and taxane-based chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive localized breast cancer (BERENICE): a phase II, open-label, multicenter, multinational cardiac safety study. Ann Oncol. 2018 Mar 1;29(3):646-653. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT02132949
    1. Update: Dang C, Ewer MS, Delaloge S, Ferrero JM, Colomer R, de la Cruz-Merino L, Werner TL, Dadswell K, Verrill M, Eiger D, Sarkar S, de Haas SL, Restuccia E, Swain SM. BERENICE Final Analysis: Cardiac Safety Study of Neoadjuvant Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, and Chemotherapy Followed by Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel). 2022 May 24;14(11):2596. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  2. FeDeriCa: Tan AR, Im SA, Mattar A, Colomer R, Stroyakovskii D, Nowecki Z, De Laurentiis M, Pierga JY, Jung KH, Schem C, Hogea A, Badovinac Crnjevic T, Heeson S, Shivhare M, Kirschbrown WP, Restuccia E, Jackisch C; FeDeriCa study group. Fixed-dose combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab for subcutaneous injection plus chemotherapy in HER2-positive early breast cancer (FeDeriCa): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, non-inferiority, phase 3 study. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Jan;22(1):85-97. Epub 2020 Dec 21. Erratum in: Lancet Oncol. 2021 Feb;22(2):e42. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT03493854
  3. IMpassion050: Huober J, Barrios CH, Niikura N, Jarząb M, Chang YC, Huggins-Puhalla SL, Pedrini J, Zhukova L, Graupner V, Eiger D, Henschel V, Gochitashvili N, Lambertini C, Restuccia E, Zhang H; IMpassion050 Trial Investigators. Atezolizumab With Neoadjuvant Anti-Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Therapy and Chemotherapy in Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: Primary Results of the Randomized Phase III IMpassion050 Trial. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Sep 1;40(25):2946-2956. Epub 2022 Jun 28. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed NCT03726879


ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel, Phesgo)

ddAC-THP (Phesgo): dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) and Phesgo

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Tan et al. 2021 (FeDeriCa) 2018-06-14 to 2018-12-24 Phase 3 (E-RT-switch-ic) 1a. ddAC-THP
1b. AC-THP 		Non-inferior serum trough (primary endpoint)

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP (Phesgo) portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP (Phesgo) portion (cycles 5 to 8)

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 4 cycles (ddAC x 4; THP (Phesgo) x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. FeDeriCa: Tan AR, Im SA, Mattar A, Colomer R, Stroyakovskii D, Nowecki Z, De Laurentiis M, Pierga JY, Jung KH, Schem C, Hogea A, Badovinac Crnjevic T, Heeson S, Shivhare M, Kirschbrown WP, Restuccia E, Jackisch C; FeDeriCa study group. Fixed-dose combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab for subcutaneous injection plus chemotherapy in HER2-positive early breast cancer (FeDeriCa): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, non-inferiority, phase 3 study. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Jan;22(1):85-97. Epub 2020 Dec 21. Erratum in: Lancet Oncol. 2021 Feb;22(2):e42. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT03493854


AC-TL (Paclitaxel)

AC-TL: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Lapatinib


Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Robidoux et al. 2013 (NSABP B-41) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) 1. AC-TH Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate
2. AC-THL Might have inferior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

Note: This lapatinib dosing was based on a mid-protocol amendment due to excess diarrhea reported in other trials.

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TL portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TL portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 28-day cycle for 4 cycles (AC x 4; TL x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NSABP B-41: Robidoux A, Tang G, Rastogi P, Geyer CE Jr, Azar CA, Atkins JN, Fehrenbacher L, Bear HD, Baez-Diaz L, Sarwar S, Margolese RG, Farrar WB, Brufsky AM, Shibata HR, Bandos H, Paik S, Costantino JP, Swain SM, Mamounas EP, Wolmark N. Lapatinib as a component of neoadjuvant therapy for HER2-positive operable breast cancer (NSABP protocol B-41): an open-label, randomised phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2013 Nov;14(12):1183-92. Epub 2013 Oct 4. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00486668


EC-TH (Docetaxel)

EC-TH: Epirubicin & Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)
EC-DT: Epirubicin & Cyclophosphamide, followed by Docetaxel & Trastuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Alba et al. 2014 (GEICAM 2006-14) 2009-02 to 2010-10 Phase 3 (C) EC-TL Superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (EC x 4; TH x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. GEICAM 2006-14: Alba E, Albanell J, de la Haba J, Barnadas A, Calvo L, Sánchez-Rovira P, Ramos M, Rojo F, Burgués O, Carrasco E, Caballero R, Porras I, Tibau A, Cámara MC, Lluch A. Trastuzumab or lapatinib with standard chemotherapy for HER2-positive breast cancer: results from the GEICAM/2006-14 trial. Br J Cancer. 2014 Mar 4;110(5):1139-47. Epub 2014 Jan 23. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00841828


ECH-TH (Docetaxel)

ECH-TH: Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Herceptin (Trastuzumab), followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Untch et al. 2012 (GeparQuintoHER2) 2007-2010 Phase 3 (C) ECL-TL Seems to have superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

Chemotherapy, ECH portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, ECH portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (ECH x 4; TH x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. GeparQuintoHER2: Untch M, Loibl S, Bischoff J, Eidtmann H, Kaufmann M, Blohmer JU, Hilfrich J, Strumberg D, Fasching PA, Kreienberg R, Tesch H, Hanusch C, Gerber B, Rezai M, Jackisch C, Huober J, Kühn T, Nekljudova V, von Minckwitz G; German Breast Group; Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie-Breast Study Group. Lapatinib versus trastuzumab in combination with neoadjuvant anthracycline-taxane-based chemotherapy (GeparQuinto, GBG 44): a randomised phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2012 Feb;13(2):135-44. Epub 2012 Jan 17. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00567554
    1. Update: Untch M, von Minckwitz G, Gerber B, Schem C, Rezai M, Fasching PA, Tesch H, Eggemann H, Hanusch C, Huober J, Solbach C, Jackisch C, Kunz G, Blohmer JU, Hauschild M, Fehm T, Nekljudova V, Loibl S; GBG; AGO-B Study Group. Survival analysis after neoadjuvant chemotherapy with trastuzumab or lapatinib in patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer in the GeparQuinto (G5) study (GBG 44). J Clin Oncol. 2018 May 1;36(13):1308-1316. Epub 2018 Mar 15. link to original article PubMed


FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)

FEC-TH: Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Buzdar et al. 2013 (ACOSOG Z1041) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (C) TH-FEC & H Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 6 to 8: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

'21-day cycle for 8 cycles (FEC x 4; TH x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. ACOSOG Z1041: Buzdar AU, Suman VJ, Meric-Bernstam F, Leitch AM, Ellis MJ, Boughey JC, Unzeitig G, Royce M, McCall LM, Ewer MS, Hunt KK; American College of Surgeons Oncology Group. Fluorouracil, epirubicin, and cyclophosphamide (FEC-75) followed by paclitaxel plus trastuzumab versus paclitaxel plus trastuzumab followed by FEC-75 plus trastuzumab as neoadjuvant treatment for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer (Z1041): a randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2013 Dec;14(13):1317-25. Epub 2013 Nov 13. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00513292
    1. Update: Buzdar AU, Suman VJ, Meric-Bernstam F, Leitch AM, Ellis MJ, Boughey JC, Unzeitig GW, Royce ME, Hunt KK. Disease-Free and Overall Survival Among Patients With Operable HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Treated With Sequential vs Concurrent Chemotherapy: The ACOSOG Z1041 (Alliance) Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2019 Jan 1;5(1):45-50. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed


FEC-THP (Docetaxel)

FEC-THP: Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen variant #1, 3 x 3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy Comparative Toxicity
Schneeweiss et al. 2013 (TRYPHAENA) 2009-2011 Randomized Phase 2 (E-RT-switch-ic) 1. FEC & HP-THP
2. TCHP 		Not reported Similar rates of LVSD (co-primary endpoint)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 6)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 & 6; if no toxic effects occurred: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (FEC x 3; THP x 3)

Subsequent treatment

  • Surgery, then further adjuvant treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal treatment) according to local guidelines (a total of 1 year of trastuzumab was given)

Regimen variant #2, 4 x 4

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Swain et al. 2018 (BERENICE) 2014-2015 Phase 2 (RT)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 8; if no toxic effects occurred: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (FEC x 4; THP x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. TRYPHAENA: Schneeweiss A, Chia S, Hickish T, Harvey V, Eniu A, Hegg R, Tausch C, Seo JH, Tsai YF, Ratnayake J, McNally V, Ross G, Cortés J. Pertuzumab plus trastuzumab in combination with standard neoadjuvant anthracycline-containing and anthracycline-free chemotherapy regimens in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer: a randomized phase II cardiac safety study (TRYPHAENA). Ann Oncol. 2013 Sep;24(9):2278-84. Epub 2013 May 22. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00976989
    1. Update: Schneeweiss A, Chia S, Hickish T, Harvey V, Eniu A, Waldron-Lynch M, Eng-Wong J, Kirk S, Cortés J. Long-term efficacy analysis of the randomised, phase II TRYPHAENA cardiac safety study: Evaluating pertuzumab and trastuzumab plus standard neoadjuvant anthracycline-containing and anthracycline-free chemotherapy regimens in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2018 Jan;89:27-35. Epub 2017 Dec 8. link to original article PubMed
  2. BERENICE: Swain SM, Ewer MS, Viale G, Delaloge S, Ferrero JM, Verrill M, Colomer R, Vieira C, Werner TL, Douthwaite H, Bradley D, Waldron-Lynch M, Kiermaier A, Eng-Wong J, Dang C; BERENICE Study Group. Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and standard anthracycline- and taxane-based chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive localized breast cancer (BERENICE): a phase II, open-label, multicenter, multinational cardiac safety study. Ann Oncol. 2018 Mar 1;29(3):646-653. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT02132949
    1. Update: Dang C, Ewer MS, Delaloge S, Ferrero JM, Colomer R, de la Cruz-Merino L, Werner TL, Dadswell K, Verrill M, Eiger D, Sarkar S, de Haas SL, Restuccia E, Swain SM. BERENICE Final Analysis: Cardiac Safety Study of Neoadjuvant Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, and Chemotherapy Followed by Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel). 2022 May 24;14(11):2596. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed


Neratinib & Paclitaxel, then AC

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Park et al. 2016 (I-SPY 2 neratinib) 2010-2013 Adaptively Randomized Phase 2 (E-switch-ic) 1a. TH-AC
1b. TH-ddAC 		Seems to have superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

Targeted therapy, neratinib & paclitaxel portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, neratinib & paclitaxel portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, neratinib & paclitaxel portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • Loperamide (Imodium) 4 mg PO once on day 1, then 2 mg PO once 8 hours later, then 2 mg PO twice per day for two weeks, then decreased per patient choice, started on day 1 of neratinib

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (neratinib & paclitaxel x 4; AC x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. I-SPY 2 neratinib: Park JW, Liu MC, Yee D, Yau C, van 't Veer LJ, Symmans WF, Paoloni M, Perlmutter J, Hylton NM, Hogarth M, DeMichele A, Buxton MB, Chien AJ, Wallace AM, Boughey JC, Haddad TC, Chui SY, Kemmer KA, Kaplan HG, Isaacs C, Nanda R, Tripathy D, Albain KS, Edmiston KK, Elias AD, Northfelt DW, Pusztai L, Moulder SL, Lang JE, Viscusi RK, Euhus DM, Haley BB, Khan QJ, Wood WC, Melisko M, Schwab R, Helsten T, Lyandres J, Davis SE, Hirst GL, Sanil A, Esserman LJ, Berry DA; I-SPY 2 Investigators. Adaptive randomization of neratinib in early breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2016 Jul 7;375(1):11-22. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01042379


Neratinib & Paclitaxel, then ddAC

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Park et al. 2016 (I-SPY 2 neratinib) 2010-2013 Adaptively Randomized Phase 2 (E-switch-ic) 1a. TH-AC
1b. TH-ddAC 		Seems to have superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

Targeted therapy, neratinib & paclitaxel portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, neratinib & paclitaxel portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, neratinib & paclitaxel portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • Loperamide (Imodium) 4 mg PO once on day 1, then 2 mg PO once 8 hours later, then 2 mg PO twice per day for two weeks, then decreased per patient choice, started on day 1 of neratinib

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 14-day cycle for 4 cycles (neratinib & paclitaxel x 4; ddAC x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. I-SPY 2 neratinib: Park JW, Liu MC, Yee D, Yau C, van 't Veer LJ, Symmans WF, Paoloni M, Perlmutter J, Hylton NM, Hogarth M, DeMichele A, Buxton MB, Chien AJ, Wallace AM, Boughey JC, Haddad TC, Chui SY, Kemmer KA, Kaplan HG, Isaacs C, Nanda R, Tripathy D, Albain KS, Edmiston KK, Elias AD, Northfelt DW, Pusztai L, Moulder SL, Lang JE, Viscusi RK, Euhus DM, Haley BB, Khan QJ, Wood WC, Melisko M, Schwab R, Helsten T, Lyandres J, Davis SE, Hirst GL, Sanil A, Esserman LJ, Berry DA; I-SPY 2 Investigators. Adaptive randomization of neratinib in early breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2016 Jul 7;375(1):11-22. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01042379


TH-AC (Paclitaxel)

TH-AC: Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab), followed by Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) & Cyclophosphamide

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Park et al. 2016 (I-SPY 2 neratinib) 2010-2013 Adaptively Randomized Phase 2 (C) 1a. Neratinib & Paclitaxel, then AC
1b. Neratinib & Paclitaxel, then ddAC 		Seems to have inferior pCR rate

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (TH x 4; AC x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. I-SPY 2 neratinib: Park JW, Liu MC, Yee D, Yau C, van 't Veer LJ, Symmans WF, Paoloni M, Perlmutter J, Hylton NM, Hogarth M, DeMichele A, Buxton MB, Chien AJ, Wallace AM, Boughey JC, Haddad TC, Chui SY, Kemmer KA, Kaplan HG, Isaacs C, Nanda R, Tripathy D, Albain KS, Edmiston KK, Elias AD, Northfelt DW, Pusztai L, Moulder SL, Lang JE, Viscusi RK, Euhus DM, Haley BB, Khan QJ, Wood WC, Melisko M, Schwab R, Helsten T, Lyandres J, Davis SE, Hirst GL, Sanil A, Esserman LJ, Berry DA; I-SPY 2 Investigators. Adaptive randomization of neratinib in early breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2016 Jul 7;375(1):11-22. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01042379


TH-ddAC (Paclitaxel)

TH-ddAC: Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab), followed by dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) & Cyclophosphamide

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Park et al. 2016 (I-SPY 2 neratinib) 2010-2013 Adaptively Randomized Phase 2 (C) 1a. Neratinib & Paclitaxel, then AC
1b. Neratinib & Paclitaxel, then ddAC 		Seems to have inferior pCR rate

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

21-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 14-day cycle for 4 cycles (TH x 4; ddAC x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. I-SPY 2 neratinib: Park JW, Liu MC, Yee D, Yau C, van 't Veer LJ, Symmans WF, Paoloni M, Perlmutter J, Hylton NM, Hogarth M, DeMichele A, Buxton MB, Chien AJ, Wallace AM, Boughey JC, Haddad TC, Chui SY, Kemmer KA, Kaplan HG, Isaacs C, Nanda R, Tripathy D, Albain KS, Edmiston KK, Elias AD, Northfelt DW, Pusztai L, Moulder SL, Lang JE, Viscusi RK, Euhus DM, Haley BB, Khan QJ, Wood WC, Melisko M, Schwab R, Helsten T, Lyandres J, Davis SE, Hirst GL, Sanil A, Esserman LJ, Berry DA; I-SPY 2 Investigators. Adaptive randomization of neratinib in early breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2016 Jul 7;375(1):11-22. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01042379


TH-FEC & H (Docetaxel)

TH-FEC & H: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab), followed by Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Ismael et al. 2012 (HannaH) 2009-10-19 to 2010-12-01 Phase 3 (C) TH-FEC & H (SC) Non-inferior pCR rate
Pivot et al. 2018 (SB3-G31-BC) 2014-04 to 2015-08 Phase 3 (C) TH-FEC & H (trastuzumab-dttb) Equivalent bpCR rate (primary endpoint)
bpCR rate: 42% vs 51.7%
Stebbing et al. 2017 (CT-P6 3.2) 2014-08-07 to 2016-05-06 Phase 3 (C) TH-FEC & H (trastuzumab-pkrb) Equivalent pCR rate (primary endpoint)
pCR rate: 50.4% vs 46.8%

Chemotherapy, T portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, both portions

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (TH x 4; FEC & H x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. HannaH: Ismael G, Hegg R, Muehlbauer S, Heinzmann D, Lum B, Kim SB, Pienkowski T, Lichinitser M, Semiglazov V, Melichar B, Jackisch C. Subcutaneous versus intravenous administration of (neo)adjuvant trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive, clinical stage I-III breast cancer (HannaH study): a phase 3, open-label, multicentre, randomised trial. Lancet Oncol. 2012 Sep;13(9):869-78. Epub 2012 Aug 9. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00950300
    1. Update: Jackisch C, Kim SB, Semiglazov V, Melichar B, Pivot X, Hillenbach C, Stroyakovskiy D, Lum BL, Elliott R, Weber HA, Ismael G. Subcutaneous versus intravenous formulation of trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer: updated results from the phase III HannaH study. Ann Oncol. 2015 Feb;26(2):320-5. Epub 2014 Nov 17. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Jackisch C, Stroyakovskiy D, Pivot X, Ahn JS, Melichar B, Chen SC, Meyenberg C, Al-Sakaff N, Heinzmann D, Hegg R. Subcutaneous vs intravenous trastuzumab for patients with ERBB2-positive early breast cancer: final analysis of the HannaH phase 3 randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2019 May 1;5(5):e190339. Epub 2019 May 9. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  2. CT-P6 3.2: Stebbing J, Baranau Y, Baryash V, Manikhas A, Moiseyenko V, Dzagnidze G, Zhavrid E, Boliukh D, Stroyakovskii D, Pikiel J, Eniu A, Komov D, Morar-Bolba G, Li RK, Rusyn A, Lee SJ, Lee SY, Esteva FJ. CT-P6 compared with reference trastuzumab for HER2-positive breast cancer: a randomised, double-blind, active-controlled, phase 3 equivalence trial. Lancet Oncol. 2017 Jul;18(7):917-928. Epub 2017 Jun 4. Erratum in: Lancet Oncol. 2017 Aug;18(8):e433. Erratum in: Lancet Oncol. 2017 Sep;18(9):e510. link to original article PubMed NCT02162667
    1. Update: Esteva FJ, Baranau YV, Baryash V, Manikhas A, Moiseyenko V, Dzagnidze G, Zhavrid E, Boliukh D, Stroyakovskiy D, Pikiel J, Eniu AE, Li RK, Rusyn AV, Tiangco B, Lee SJ, Lee SY, Yu SY, Stebbing J. Efficacy and safety of CT-P6 versus reference trastuzumab in HER2-positive early breast cancer: updated results of a randomised phase 3 trial. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2019 Oct;84(4):839-847. Epub 2019 Aug 19. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
    2. Update: Stebbing J, Baranau YV, Baryash V, Manikhas A, Moiseyenko V, Dzagnidze G, Zhavrid E, Boliukh D, Pikiel J, Eniu AE, Li RK, Tiangco B, Lee SJ, Kim S. Long-term efficacy and safety of CT-P6 versus trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer: final results from a randomized phase III trial. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2021 Aug;188(3):631-640. Epub 2021 Jun 20. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  3. SB3-G31-BC: Pivot X, Bondarenko I, Nowecki Z, Dvorkin M, Trishkina E, Ahn JH, Vinnyk Y, Im SA, Sarosiek T, Chatterjee S, Wojtukiewicz MZ, Moiseyenko V, Shparyk Y, Bello M 3rd, Semiglazov V, Song S, Lim J. Phase III, randomized, double-blind study comparing the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of SB3 (trastuzumab biosimilar) and reference trastuzumab in patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive early breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2018 Apr 1;36(10):968-974. Epub 2018 Jan 26. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT02149524


TH-FEC & H (Docetaxel, SC Trastuzumab)

TH-FEC & H: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin Hylecta (Trastuzumab and hyaluronidase), followed by Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Herceptin Hylecta (Trastuzumab and hyaluronidase)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Ismael et al. 2012 (HannaH) 2009-10-19 to 2010-12-01 Phase 3 (E-RT-switch-ic) TH-FEC & H (IV) Non-inferior pCR rate (co-primary endpoint)

Chemotherapy, T portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, both portions (cycles 1 to 8)

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (TH x 4; FEC & H x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. HannaH: Ismael G, Hegg R, Muehlbauer S, Heinzmann D, Lum B, Kim SB, Pienkowski T, Lichinitser M, Semiglazov V, Melichar B, Jackisch C. Subcutaneous versus intravenous administration of (neo)adjuvant trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive, clinical stage I-III breast cancer (HannaH study): a phase 3, open-label, multicentre, randomised trial. Lancet Oncol. 2012 Sep;13(9):869-78. Epub 2012 Aug 9. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00950300
    1. Update: Jackisch C, Kim SB, Semiglazov V, Melichar B, Pivot X, Hillenbach C, Stroyakovskiy D, Lum BL, Elliott R, Weber HA, Ismael G. Subcutaneous versus intravenous formulation of trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer: updated results from the phase III HannaH study. Ann Oncol. 2015 Feb;26(2):320-5. Epub 2014 Nov 17. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Jackisch C, Stroyakovskiy D, Pivot X, Ahn JS, Melichar B, Chen SC, Meyenberg C, Al-Sakaff N, Heinzmann D, Hegg R. Subcutaneous vs intravenous trastuzumab for patients with ERBB2-positive early breast cancer: final analysis of the HannaH phase 3 randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2019 May 1;5(5):e190339. Epub 2019 May 9. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed


TH-FEC & H (Paclitaxel)

TH-FEC & H: Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab), followed by Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Buzdar et al. 2005 2001-2003 Phase 3 (E-esc) T-FEC Seems to have superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

Chemotherapy, T portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, both portions

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, given prior to first dose of paclitaxel, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 8: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycle for 8 cycles (TH x 4; FEC & H x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. Buzdar AU, Ibrahim NK, Francis D, Booser DJ, Thomas ES, Theriault RL, Pusztai L, Green MC, Arun BK, Giordano SH, Cristofanilli M, Frye DK, Smith TL, Hunt KK, Singletary SE, Sahin AA, Ewer MS, Buchholz TA, Berry D, Hortobagyi GN. Significantly higher pathologic complete remission rate after neoadjuvant therapy with trastuzumab, paclitaxel, and epirubicin chemotherapy: results of a randomized trial in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive operable breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Jun 1;23(16):3676-85. Epub 2005 Feb 28. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed
    1. Update: Buzdar AU, Valero V, Ibrahim NK, Francis D, Broglio KR, Theriault RL, Pusztai L, Green MC, Singletary SE, Hunt KK, Sahin AA, Esteva F, Symmans WF, Ewer MS, Buchholz TA, Hortobagyi GN. Neoadjuvant therapy with paclitaxel followed by 5-fluorouracil, epirubicin, and cyclophosphamide chemotherapy and concurrent trastuzumab in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive operable breast cancer: an update of the initial randomized study population and data of additional patients treated with the same regimen. Clin Cancer Res. 2007 Jan 1;13(1):228-33. link to original article PubMed


Neoadjuvant therapy

Docetaxel & Trastuzumab (TH)

TH: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)
DH: Docetaxel & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1, 75 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Shao et al. 2020 (PEONY) 2016-03-14 to 2017-03-13 Phase 3 (C) THP Inferior pCR rate

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #2, 75->100 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Gianni et al. 2011 (NeoSphere) 2007-2009 Randomized Phase 2 (C) 1. Docetaxel & Pertuzumab Not reported
2. Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab Not reported
3. THP Seems to have inferior pCR rate

Note: Docetaxel dose was only escalated if tolerated.

Chemotherapy

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #3, 100 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Wu et al. 2022 (PHEDRA) 2018-2021 Phase 3 (C) TH & Pyrotinib Inferior tpCR rate

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #4, 100 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Efficacy
Van Pelt et al. 2003 2000-2002 Phase 2 OCR: 77%

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 5: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycle for 5 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. Van Pelt AE, Mohsin S, Elledge RM, Hilsenbeck SG, Gutierrez MC, Lucci A Jr, Kalidas M, Granchi T, Scott BG, Allred DC, Chang JC. Neoadjuvant trastuzumab and docetaxel in breast cancer: preliminary results. Clin Breast Cancer. 2003 Dec;4(5):348-53. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed
  2. NeoSphere: Gianni L, Pienkowski T, Im YH, Roman L, Tseng LM, Liu MC, Lluch A, Staroslawska E, de la Haba-Rodriguez J, Im SA, Pedrini JL, Poirier B, Morandi P, Semiglazov V, Srimuninnimit V, Bianchi G, Szado T, Ratnayake J, Ross G, Valagussa P. Efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in women with locally advanced, inflammatory, or early HER2-positive breast cancer (NeoSphere): a randomised multicentre, open-label, phase 2 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2012 Jan;13(1):25-32. Epub 2011 Dec 6. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00545688
    1. Update: Gianni L, Pienkowski T, Im YH, Tseng LM, Liu MC, Lluch A, Starosławska E, de la Haba-Rodriguez J, Im SA, Pedrini JL, Poirier B, Morandi P, Semiglazov V, Srimuninnimit V, Bianchi GV, Magazzù D, McNally V, Douthwaite H, Ross G, Valagussa P. 5-year analysis of neoadjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in patients with locally advanced, inflammatory, or early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer (NeoSphere): a multicentre, open-label, phase 2 randomised trial. Lancet Oncol. 2016 Jun;17(6):791-800. Epub 2016 May 11. link to original article PubMed
  3. PEONY: Shao Z, Pang D, Yang H, Li W, Wang S, Cui S, Liao N, Wang Y, Wang C, Chang YC, Wang H, Kang SY, Seo JH, Shen K, Laohawiriyakamol S, Jiang Z, Li J, Zhou J, Althaus B, Mao Y, Eng-Wong J. Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, and Docetaxel for Patients With Early or Locally Advanced ERBB2-Positive Breast Cancer in Asia: The PEONY Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2020 Mar 1;6(3):e193692. Epub 2020 Mar 12. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT02586025
    1. Update: Huang L, Pang D, Yang H, Li W, Wang S, Cui S, Liao N, Wang Y, Wang C, Chang YC, Wang HC, Kang SY, Seo JH, Shen K, Laohawiriyakamol S, Jiang Z, Wang H, Lamour F, Song G, Curran M, Duan C, Lysbet de Haas S, Restuccia E, Shao Z. Neoadjuvant-adjuvant pertuzumab in HER2-positive early breast cancer: final analysis of the randomized phase III PEONY trial. Nat Commun. 2024 Mar 9;15(1):2153. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  4. PHEDRA: Wu J, Jiang Z, Liu Z, Yang B, Yang H, Tang J, Wang K, Liu Y, Wang H, Fu P, Zhang S, Liu Q, Wang S, Huang J, Wang C, Wang S, Wang Y, Zhen L, Zhu X, Wu F, Lin X, Zou J. Neoadjuvant pyrotinib, trastuzumab, and docetaxel for HER2-positive breast cancer (PHEDRA): a double-blind, randomized phase 3 trial. BMC Med. 2022 Dec 27;20(1):498. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT03588091


Docetaxel & Trastuzumab (TH) & Pyrotinib

TH & Pyrotinib: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pyrotinib

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Wu et al. 2022 (PHEDRA) 2018-2021 Phase 3 (E-esc) TH Superior tpCR rate (primary endpoint)
tpCR rate: 41% vs 22%

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. PHEDRA: Wu J, Jiang Z, Liu Z, Yang B, Yang H, Tang J, Wang K, Liu Y, Wang H, Fu P, Zhang S, Liu Q, Wang S, Huang J, Wang C, Wang S, Wang Y, Zhen L, Zhu X, Wu F, Lin X, Zou J. Neoadjuvant pyrotinib, trastuzumab, and docetaxel for HER2-positive breast cancer (PHEDRA): a double-blind, randomized phase 3 trial. BMC Med. 2022 Dec 27;20(1):498. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT03588091


Lapatinib & Paclitaxel (TL)

TL: Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Lapatinib

Regimen variant #1, weekly paclitaxel x 12

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Baselga et al. 2012 (NeoALTTO) 2008-2010 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) See link See link

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

28-day cycle for 3 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #2, weekly paclitaxel x 16

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Carey et al. 2015 (CALGB 40601) 2008-2012 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) 1. TH Not reported
2. THL Not reported

Note: this arm was closed early.

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

28-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NeoALTTO: Baselga J, Bradbury I, Eidtmann H, Di Cosimo S, de Azambuja E, Aura C, Gómez H, Dinh P, Fauria K, Van Dooren V, Aktan G, Goldhirsch A, Chang TW, Horváth Z, Coccia-Portugal M, Domont J, Tseng LM, Kunz G, Sohn JH, Semiglazov V, Lerzo G, Palacova M, Probachai V, Pusztai L, Untch M, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; NeoALTTO Study Team. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):633-40. Epub 2012 Jan 17. Erratum in: Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):616. Dosage error in published abstract; MEDLINE/PubMed abstract corrected. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00553358
    1. Update: de Azambuja E, Holmes AP, Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Di Cosimo S, Swaby RF, Untch M, Jackisch C, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Barrios CH, Perez EA, Azim HA Jr, Kim SB, Kuemmel S, Huang CS, Vuylsteke P, Hsieh RK, Gorbunova V, Eniu A, Dreosti L, Tavartkiladze N, Gelber RD, Eidtmann H, Baselga J. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): survival outcomes of a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial and their association with pathological complete response. Lancet Oncol. 2014 Sep;15(10):1137-46. Epub 2014 Aug 14. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Huober J, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Untch M, Fumagalli D, Sarp S, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Lecocq C, Wildiers H, Jouannaud C, Hackman J, Dasappa L, Ciruelos E, Toral Pena JC, Adamchuk H, Hickish T, de la Pena L, Jackisch C, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M, Di Cosimo S. Survival outcomes of the NeoALTTO study (BIG 1-06): updated results of a randomised multicenter phase III neoadjuvant clinical trial in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2019 Sep;118:169-177. Epub 2019 Aug 1. link to original article PubMed
  2. CALGB 40601: Carey LA, Berry DA, Cirrincione CT, Barry WT, Pitcher BN, Harris LN, Ollila DW, Krop IE, Henry NL, Weckstein DJ, Anders CK, Singh B, Hoadley KA, Iglesia M, Cheang MC, Perou CM, Winer EP, Hudis CA. Molecular heterogeneity and response to neoadjuvant human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 targeting in CALGB 40601, a randomized phase III trial of paclitaxel plus trastuzumab with or without lapatinib. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Feb 20;34(6):542-9. Epub 2015 Nov 2. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00770809
    1. Update: Fernandez-Martinez A, Krop IE, Hillman DW, Polley MY, Parker JS, Huebner L, Hoadley KA, Shepherd J, Tolaney S, Henry NL, Dang C, Harris L, Berry D, Hahn O, Hudis C, Winer E, Partridge A, Perou CM, Carey LA. Survival, Pathologic Response, and Genomics in CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a Neoadjuvant Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Dec 10;38(35):4184-4193. Epub 2020 Oct 23. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed


Lapatinib & Trastuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Baselga et al. 2012 (NeoALTTO) 2008-2010 Phase 3 (E-esc) See link See link

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Targeted therapy

6-week course

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NeoALTTO: Baselga J, Bradbury I, Eidtmann H, Di Cosimo S, de Azambuja E, Aura C, Gómez H, Dinh P, Fauria K, Van Dooren V, Aktan G, Goldhirsch A, Chang TW, Horváth Z, Coccia-Portugal M, Domont J, Tseng LM, Kunz G, Sohn JH, Semiglazov V, Lerzo G, Palacova M, Probachai V, Pusztai L, Untch M, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; NeoALTTO Study Team. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):633-40. Epub 2012 Jan 17. Erratum in: Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):616. Dosage error in published abstract; MEDLINE/PubMed abstract corrected. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00553358
    1. Update: de Azambuja E, Holmes AP, Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Di Cosimo S, Swaby RF, Untch M, Jackisch C, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Barrios CH, Perez EA, Azim HA Jr, Kim SB, Kuemmel S, Huang CS, Vuylsteke P, Hsieh RK, Gorbunova V, Eniu A, Dreosti L, Tavartkiladze N, Gelber RD, Eidtmann H, Baselga J. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): survival outcomes of a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial and their association with pathological complete response. Lancet Oncol. 2014 Sep;15(10):1137-46. Epub 2014 Aug 14. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Huober J, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Untch M, Fumagalli D, Sarp S, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Lecocq C, Wildiers H, Jouannaud C, Hackman J, Dasappa L, Ciruelos E, Toral Pena JC, Adamchuk H, Hickish T, de la Pena L, Jackisch C, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M, Di Cosimo S. Survival outcomes of the NeoALTTO study (BIG 1-06): updated results of a randomised multicenter phase III neoadjuvant clinical trial in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2019 Sep;118:169-177. Epub 2019 Aug 1. link to original article PubMed


TCH (Docetaxel)

TCH: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Carboplatin, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Lammers et al. 2018 (REFLECTIONS B327-04) Not reported Phase 3 (C) TCH (trastuzumab-qyyp) x 6 Non-inferior pharmacokinetics (primary endpoint)

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1, given first
    • Cycles 2 to 6: 6 mg/kg IV over 30 to 90 minutes once on day 1, given first

21-day cycle for 6 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. REFLECTIONS B327-04: Lammers PE, Dank M, Masetti R, Abbas R, Hilton F, Coppola J, Jacobs I. Neoadjuvant PF-05280014 (a potential trastuzumab biosimilar) versus trastuzumab for operable HER2+ breast cancer. Br J Cancer. 2018 Aug;119(3):266-273. Epub 2018 Jul 13. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed NCT02187744


TCHP (Paclitaxel)

TCHP: Taxol (Paclitaxel), Carboplatin, Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen variant #1, standard carboplatin

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
van Ramshorst et al. 2018 (TRAIN-2) 2013-2016 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) FEC & HP x 3, then TCHP x 6 Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 9 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #2, split carboplatin

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
van Ramshorst et al. 2018 (TRAIN-2) 2013-2016 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) FEC & HP x 3, then TCHP x 6 Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 9 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. TRAIN-2: van Ramshorst MS, van der Voort A, van Werkhoven ED, Mandjes IA, Kemper I, Dezentjé VO, Oving IM, Honkoop AH, Tick LW, van de Wouw AJ, Mandigers CM, van Warmerdam LJ, Wesseling J, Vrancken Peeters MT, Linn SC, Sonke GS; Dutch Breast Cancer Research Group. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with or without anthracyclines in the presence of dual HER2 blockade for HER2-positive breast cancer (TRAIN-2): a multicentre, open-label, randomised, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2018 Dec;19(12):1630-1640. Epub 2018 Nov 6. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01996267
    1. Update: van der Voort A, van Ramshorst MS, van Werkhoven ED, Mandjes IA, Kemper I, Vulink AJ, Oving IM, Honkoop AH, Tick LW, van de Wouw AJ, Mandigers CM, van Warmerdam LJ, Wesseling J, Vrancken Peeters MT, Linn SC, Sonke GS. Three-Year Follow-up of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With or Without Anthracyclines in the Presence of Dual ERBB2 Blockade in Patients With ERBB2-Positive Breast Cancer: A Secondary Analysis of the TRAIN-2 Randomized, Phase 3 Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2021 Jul 1;7(7):978-984. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed


TCHP (Docetaxel)

TCHP: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Carboplatin, Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy Comparative Toxicity
Schneeweiss et al. 2013 (TRYPHAENA) 2009-2011 Randomized Phase 2 (E-RT-switch-ic) 1. FEC-THP
2. FEC & HP-THP 		Not reported Similar rates of LVSD (co-primary endpoint)
Hurvitz et al. 2017 (KRISTINE) 2014-06-25 to 2015-06-15 Phase 3 (C) Pertuzumab & T-DM1 Superior EFS1 (secondary endpoint)
(HR 0.38, 95% CI 0.20-0.74)

Seems to have superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

1Reported efficacy for KRISTINE is based on the 2019 update.

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 6 cycles

Subsequent treatment

  • TRYPHAENA: Surgery, then further adjuvant treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal treatment) according to local guidelines (a total of 1 year of trastuzumab was given)
  • KRISTINE: Surgery

References

  1. TRYPHAENA: Schneeweiss A, Chia S, Hickish T, Harvey V, Eniu A, Hegg R, Tausch C, Seo JH, Tsai YF, Ratnayake J, McNally V, Ross G, Cortés J. Pertuzumab plus trastuzumab in combination with standard neoadjuvant anthracycline-containing and anthracycline-free chemotherapy regimens in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer: a randomized phase II cardiac safety study (TRYPHAENA). Ann Oncol. 2013 Sep;24(9):2278-84. Epub 2013 May 22. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00976989
    1. Update: Schneeweiss A, Chia S, Hickish T, Harvey V, Eniu A, Waldron-Lynch M, Eng-Wong J, Kirk S, Cortés J. Long-term efficacy analysis of the randomised, phase II TRYPHAENA cardiac safety study: Evaluating pertuzumab and trastuzumab plus standard neoadjuvant anthracycline-containing and anthracycline-free chemotherapy regimens in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2018 Jan;89:27-35. Epub 2017 Dec 8. link to original article PubMed
  2. KRISTINE: Hurvitz SA, Martin M, Symmans WF, Jung KH, Huang CS, Thompson AM, Harbeck N, Valero V, Stroyakovskiy D, Wildiers H, Campone M, Boileau JF, Beckmann MW, Afenjar K, Fresco R, Helms HJ, Xu J, Lin YG, Sparano J, Slamon D. Neoadjuvant trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and chemotherapy versus trastuzumab emtansine plus pertuzumab in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer (KRISTINE): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2018 Jan;19(1):115-126. Epub 2017 Nov 23. link to original article dosing details in abstract have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT02131064
    1. Update: Hurvitz SA, Martin M, Jung KH, Huang CS, Harbeck N, Valero V, Stroyakovskiy D, Wildiers H, Campone M, Boileau JF, Fasching PA, Afenjar K, Spera G, Lopez-Valverde V, Song C, Trask P, Boulet T, Sparano JA, Symmans WF, Thompson AM, Slamon D. Neoadjuvant trastuzumab emtansine and pertuzumab in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: three-year outcomes from the phase III KRISTINE Study. J Clin Oncol. 2019 Sep 1;37(25):2206-2216. Epub 2019 Jun 3. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed


TCHP (Docetaxel, SC Trastuzumab)

TCHP: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Carboplatin, Herceptin Hylecta (SC Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Pérez-García et al. 2021 (PHERGain) 2017-06-26 to 2019-04-24 Randomized Phase 2 (C) HP, then PET-adapted therapy Non-comparative

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 6 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. PHERGain: Pérez-García JM, Gebhart G, Ruiz Borrego M, Stradella A, Bermejo B, Schmid P, Marmé F, Escrivá-de-Romani S, Calvo L, Ribelles N, Martinez N, Albacar C, Prat A, Dalenc F, Kerrou K, Colleoni M, Afonso N, Di Cosimo S, Sampayo-Cordero M, Malfettone A, Cortés J, Llombart-Cussac A; PHERGain steering committee and trial investigators. Chemotherapy de-escalation using an 18F-FDG-PET-based pathological response-adapted strategy in patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer (PHERGain): a multicentre, randomised, open-label, non-comparative, phase 2 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Jun;22(6):858-871. Epub 2021 May 18. link to original article PubMed NCT03161353
    1. Update: Pérez-García JM, Cortés J, Ruiz-Borrego M, Colleoni M, Stradella A, Bermejo B, Dalenc F, Escrivá-de-Romaní S, Calvo Martínez L, Ribelles N, Marmé F, Cortés A, Albacar C, Gebhart G, Prat A, Kerrou K, Schmid P, Braga S, Di Cosimo S, Gion M, Antonarelli G, Popa C, Szostak E, Alcalá-López D, Gener P, Rodríguez-Morató J, Mina L, Sampayo-Cordero M, Llombart-Cussac A; PHERGain Trial Investigators. 3-year invasive disease-free survival with chemotherapy de-escalation using an 18F-FDG-PET-based, pathological complete response-adapted strategy in HER2-positive early breast cancer (PHERGain): a randomised, open-label, phase 2 trial. Lancet. 2024 Apr 27;403(10437):1649-1659. Epub 2024 Apr 3. link to original article dosing details in abstract have been reviewed by our editors PubMed


Paclitaxel & Trastuzumab (TH)

TH: Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)
T-T: Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Trastuzumab

Regimen variant #1, weekly paclitaxel x 12, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Baselga et al. 2012 (NeoALTTO) 2008-2010 Phase 3 (C) See link See link

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment. Patients in NeoALTTO had already undergone trastuzumab loading so would continue at the 2 mg/kg weekly dose.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #2, weekly paclitaxel x 12, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2018 (LILAC) 2013-2015 Phase 3 (C) Paclitaxel & Trastuzumab-anns Inconclusive whether equivalent pCR rate

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #3, weekly paclitaxel x 16

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Carey et al. 2015 (CALGB 40601) 2008-2012 Phase 3 (C) 1. THL Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate
2. TL Not reported

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8, 15, 22
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22

28-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #4, q3wk, paclitaxel 175 mg/m2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2018 (LILAC) 2013-2015 Phase 3 (C) Paclitaxel & Trastuzumab-anns Inconclusive whether equivalent pCR rate

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NeoALTTO: Baselga J, Bradbury I, Eidtmann H, Di Cosimo S, de Azambuja E, Aura C, Gómez H, Dinh P, Fauria K, Van Dooren V, Aktan G, Goldhirsch A, Chang TW, Horváth Z, Coccia-Portugal M, Domont J, Tseng LM, Kunz G, Sohn JH, Semiglazov V, Lerzo G, Palacova M, Probachai V, Pusztai L, Untch M, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; NeoALTTO Study Team. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):633-40. Epub 2012 Jan 17. Erratum in: Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):616. Dosage error in published abstract; MEDLINE/PubMed abstract corrected. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00553358
    1. Update: de Azambuja E, Holmes AP, Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Di Cosimo S, Swaby RF, Untch M, Jackisch C, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Barrios CH, Perez EA, Azim HA Jr, Kim SB, Kuemmel S, Huang CS, Vuylsteke P, Hsieh RK, Gorbunova V, Eniu A, Dreosti L, Tavartkiladze N, Gelber RD, Eidtmann H, Baselga J. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): survival outcomes of a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial and their association with pathological complete response. Lancet Oncol. 2014 Sep;15(10):1137-46. Epub 2014 Aug 14. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Huober J, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Untch M, Fumagalli D, Sarp S, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Lecocq C, Wildiers H, Jouannaud C, Hackman J, Dasappa L, Ciruelos E, Toral Pena JC, Adamchuk H, Hickish T, de la Pena L, Jackisch C, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M, Di Cosimo S. Survival outcomes of the NeoALTTO study (BIG 1-06): updated results of a randomised multicenter phase III neoadjuvant clinical trial in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2019 Sep;118:169-177. Epub 2019 Aug 1. link to original article PubMed
  2. CALGB 40601: Carey LA, Berry DA, Cirrincione CT, Barry WT, Pitcher BN, Harris LN, Ollila DW, Krop IE, Henry NL, Weckstein DJ, Anders CK, Singh B, Hoadley KA, Iglesia M, Cheang MC, Perou CM, Winer EP, Hudis CA. Molecular heterogeneity and response to neoadjuvant human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 targeting in CALGB 40601, a randomized phase III trial of paclitaxel plus trastuzumab with or without lapatinib. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Feb 20;34(6):542-9. Epub 2015 Nov 2. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00770809
    1. Update: Fernandez-Martinez A, Krop IE, Hillman DW, Polley MY, Parker JS, Huebner L, Hoadley KA, Shepherd J, Tolaney S, Henry NL, Dang C, Harris L, Berry D, Hahn O, Hudis C, Winer E, Partridge A, Perou CM, Carey LA. Survival, Pathologic Response, and Genomics in CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a Neoadjuvant Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Dec 10;38(35):4184-4193. Epub 2020 Oct 23. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  3. I-SPY 2 neratinib: Park JW, Liu MC, Yee D, Yau C, van 't Veer LJ, Symmans WF, Paoloni M, Perlmutter J, Hylton NM, Hogarth M, DeMichele A, Buxton MB, Chien AJ, Wallace AM, Boughey JC, Haddad TC, Chui SY, Kemmer KA, Kaplan HG, Isaacs C, Nanda R, Tripathy D, Albain KS, Edmiston KK, Elias AD, Northfelt DW, Pusztai L, Moulder SL, Lang JE, Viscusi RK, Euhus DM, Haley BB, Khan QJ, Wood WC, Melisko M, Schwab R, Helsten T, Lyandres J, Davis SE, Hirst GL, Sanil A, Esserman LJ, Berry DA; I-SPY 2 Investigators. Adaptive randomization of neratinib in early breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2016 Jul 7;375(1):11-22. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01042379
  4. LILAC: von Minckwitz G, Colleoni M, Kolberg HC, Morales S, Santi P, Tomasevic Z, Zhang N, Hanes V. Efficacy and safety of ABP 980 compared with reference trastuzumab in women with HER2-positive early breast cancer (LILAC study): a randomised, double-blind, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2018 Jul;19(7):987-998. Epub 2018 Jun 4. link to original article dosing details in abstract have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01901146


THL (Paclitaxel)

THL: Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Lapatinib

Regimen variant #1, weekly paclitaxel x 12

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Baselga et al. 2012 (NeoALTTO) 2008-2010 Phase 3 (E-esc) See link See link

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

28-day cycle for 3 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #2, weekly paclitaxel x 16

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Carey et al. 2015 (CALGB 40601) 2008-2012 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1. TH Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate
2. TL Not reported

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8, 15, 22
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22
  • Lapatinib (Tykerb) 750 mg PO once per day

28-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NeoALTTO: Baselga J, Bradbury I, Eidtmann H, Di Cosimo S, de Azambuja E, Aura C, Gómez H, Dinh P, Fauria K, Van Dooren V, Aktan G, Goldhirsch A, Chang TW, Horváth Z, Coccia-Portugal M, Domont J, Tseng LM, Kunz G, Sohn JH, Semiglazov V, Lerzo G, Palacova M, Probachai V, Pusztai L, Untch M, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; NeoALTTO Study Team. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):633-40. Epub 2012 Jan 17. Erratum in: Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):616. Dosage error in published abstract; MEDLINE/PubMed abstract corrected. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00553358
    1. Update: de Azambuja E, Holmes AP, Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Di Cosimo S, Swaby RF, Untch M, Jackisch C, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Barrios CH, Perez EA, Azim HA Jr, Kim SB, Kuemmel S, Huang CS, Vuylsteke P, Hsieh RK, Gorbunova V, Eniu A, Dreosti L, Tavartkiladze N, Gelber RD, Eidtmann H, Baselga J. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): survival outcomes of a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial and their association with pathological complete response. Lancet Oncol. 2014 Sep;15(10):1137-46. Epub 2014 Aug 14. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Huober J, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Untch M, Fumagalli D, Sarp S, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Lecocq C, Wildiers H, Jouannaud C, Hackman J, Dasappa L, Ciruelos E, Toral Pena JC, Adamchuk H, Hickish T, de la Pena L, Jackisch C, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M, Di Cosimo S. Survival outcomes of the NeoALTTO study (BIG 1-06): updated results of a randomised multicenter phase III neoadjuvant clinical trial in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2019 Sep;118:169-177. Epub 2019 Aug 1. link to original article PubMed
  2. CALGB 40601: Carey LA, Berry DA, Cirrincione CT, Barry WT, Pitcher BN, Harris LN, Ollila DW, Krop IE, Henry NL, Weckstein DJ, Anders CK, Singh B, Hoadley KA, Iglesia M, Cheang MC, Perou CM, Winer EP, Hudis CA. Molecular heterogeneity and response to neoadjuvant human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 targeting in CALGB 40601, a randomized phase III trial of paclitaxel plus trastuzumab with or without lapatinib. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Feb 20;34(6):542-9. Epub 2015 Nov 2. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00770809
    1. Update: Fernandez-Martinez A, Krop IE, Hillman DW, Polley MY, Parker JS, Huebner L, Hoadley KA, Shepherd J, Tolaney S, Henry NL, Dang C, Harris L, Berry D, Hahn O, Hudis C, Winer E, Partridge A, Perou CM, Carey LA. Survival, Pathologic Response, and Genomics in CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a Neoadjuvant Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Dec 10;38(35):4184-4193. Epub 2020 Oct 23. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed


THP (Docetaxel)

THP: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Gianni et al. 2011 (NeoSphere) 2007-2009 Randomized Phase 2 (E-RT-esc) 1. Docetaxel & Pertuzumab Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate
2. Pertuzumab & Trastuzumab Did not meet primary endpoint of pCR rate
3. TH Seems to have superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)
Shao et al. 2020 (PEONY) 2016-03-14 to 2017-03-13 Phase 3 (E-esc) TH Superior pCR rate (primary endpoint)

Superior DFS601 (secondary endpoint)
DFS60: 86% vs 75%
(HR 0.52, 95% CI 0.30-0.88)
Zuo et al. 2024 (QL1209-301) 2020-11 to 2022-05 Phase 3 (C) THP (QL1209 biosimilar) Equivalent tpCR rate (primary endpoint)

1Reported efficacy for PEONY is based on the 2024 update.

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment

Dose and schedule modifications

  • NeoSphere & PEONY: Based on tolerability, investigators could increase docetaxel dose to 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1 in cycles 2 to 4

References

  1. NeoSphere: Gianni L, Pienkowski T, Im YH, Roman L, Tseng LM, Liu MC, Lluch A, Staroslawska E, de la Haba-Rodriguez J, Im SA, Pedrini JL, Poirier B, Morandi P, Semiglazov V, Srimuninnimit V, Bianchi G, Szado T, Ratnayake J, Ross G, Valagussa P. Efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in women with locally advanced, inflammatory, or early HER2-positive breast cancer (NeoSphere): a randomised multicentre, open-label, phase 2 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2012 Jan;13(1):25-32. Epub 2011 Dec 6. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00545688
    1. Update: Gianni L, Pienkowski T, Im YH, Tseng LM, Liu MC, Lluch A, Starosławska E, de la Haba-Rodriguez J, Im SA, Pedrini JL, Poirier B, Morandi P, Semiglazov V, Srimuninnimit V, Bianchi GV, Magazzù D, McNally V, Douthwaite H, Ross G, Valagussa P. 5-year analysis of neoadjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in patients with locally advanced, inflammatory, or early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer (NeoSphere): a multicentre, open-label, phase 2 randomised trial. Lancet Oncol. 2016 Jun;17(6):791-800. Epub 2016 May 11. link to original article PubMed
  2. PEONY: Shao Z, Pang D, Yang H, Li W, Wang S, Cui S, Liao N, Wang Y, Wang C, Chang YC, Wang H, Kang SY, Seo JH, Shen K, Laohawiriyakamol S, Jiang Z, Li J, Zhou J, Althaus B, Mao Y, Eng-Wong J. Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab, and Docetaxel for Patients With Early or Locally Advanced ERBB2-Positive Breast Cancer in Asia: The PEONY Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol. 2020 Mar 1;6(3):e193692. Epub 2020 Mar 12. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT02586025
    1. Update: Huang L, Pang D, Yang H, Li W, Wang S, Cui S, Liao N, Wang Y, Wang C, Chang YC, Wang HC, Kang SY, Seo JH, Shen K, Laohawiriyakamol S, Jiang Z, Wang H, Lamour F, Song G, Curran M, Duan C, Lysbet de Haas S, Restuccia E, Shao Z. Neoadjuvant-adjuvant pertuzumab in HER2-positive early breast cancer: final analysis of the randomized phase III PEONY trial. Nat Commun. 2024 Mar 9;15(1):2153. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  3. QL1209-301: Zuo W, Wang Z, Qian J, Ma X, Niu Z, Ou J, Mo Q, Sun J, Li X, Wang Q, Yao Y, Yu G, Li H, Chen D, Zhang H, Geng C, Qiao G, Zhao M, Zhang B, Kang X, Zhang J, Shao Z. QL1209 (pertuzumab biosimilar) versus reference pertuzumab plus trastuzumab and docetaxel in neoadjuvant treatment for HER2-positive, ER/PR-negative, early or locally advanced breast cancer: A multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, parallel-controlled, phase III equivalence trial. Br J Cancer. 2024 Sep;131(4):668-675. Epub 2024 Jun 21. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT04629846


Trastuzumab monotherapy

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Baselga et al. 2012 (NeoALTTO) 2008-2010 Phase 3 (C) See link See link

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Targeted therapy

6-week course

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NeoALTTO: Baselga J, Bradbury I, Eidtmann H, Di Cosimo S, de Azambuja E, Aura C, Gómez H, Dinh P, Fauria K, Van Dooren V, Aktan G, Goldhirsch A, Chang TW, Horváth Z, Coccia-Portugal M, Domont J, Tseng LM, Kunz G, Sohn JH, Semiglazov V, Lerzo G, Palacova M, Probachai V, Pusztai L, Untch M, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; NeoALTTO Study Team. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):633-40. Epub 2012 Jan 17. Erratum in: Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):616. Dosage error in published abstract; MEDLINE/PubMed abstract corrected. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00553358
    1. Update: de Azambuja E, Holmes AP, Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Di Cosimo S, Swaby RF, Untch M, Jackisch C, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Barrios CH, Perez EA, Azim HA Jr, Kim SB, Kuemmel S, Huang CS, Vuylsteke P, Hsieh RK, Gorbunova V, Eniu A, Dreosti L, Tavartkiladze N, Gelber RD, Eidtmann H, Baselga J. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): survival outcomes of a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial and their association with pathological complete response. Lancet Oncol. 2014 Sep;15(10):1137-46. Epub 2014 Aug 14. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Huober J, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Untch M, Fumagalli D, Sarp S, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Lecocq C, Wildiers H, Jouannaud C, Hackman J, Dasappa L, Ciruelos E, Toral Pena JC, Adamchuk H, Hickish T, de la Pena L, Jackisch C, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M, Di Cosimo S. Survival outcomes of the NeoALTTO study (BIG 1-06): updated results of a randomised multicenter phase III neoadjuvant clinical trial in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2019 Sep;118:169-177. Epub 2019 Aug 1. link to original article PubMed


Neoadjuvant response criteria

Clinical response rate (cRR)

Although fairly dated, some trials such as ACOSOG Z1031 make use of the WHO criteria for response to neoadjuvant therapy. Included here primarily for historical purposes.

References

  1. Miller AB, Hoogstraten B, Staquet M, Winkler A. Reporting results of cancer treatment. Cancer. 1981 Jan 1;47(1):207-14. link to original article PubMed


Miller-Payne scoring system

  • Grade 1: No change or some changes to individual malignant cells, but no reduction in overall cellularity
  • Grade 2: Minor loss of tumor cells (up to 30%), but overall cellularity still high
  • Grade 3: An estimated 30 to 90% reduction in the number of tumor cells
  • Grade 4: Marked disappearance of tumor cells such that only small clusters or widely dispersed individual cells remain (loss of greater than 90% of tumor cells)
  • Grade 5: No invasive cancer cells identifiable in sections from the site of the tumor (carcinoma in situ may be present)

References

  1. Ogston KN, Miller ID, Payne S, Hutcheon AW, Sarkar TK, Smith I, Schofield A, Heys SD. A new histological grading system to assess response of breast cancers to primary chemotherapy: prognostic significance and survival. Breast. 2003 Oct;12(5):320-7. link to original article PubMed


Residual cancer burden (RCB)

  • The RCB is calculated as follows: RCB = 1.4 (finv*dprim)0.17 + [4(1 - 0.75LN)dmet]0.17
    • where dprim is derived from the bidimensional diameters of the primary tumor bed in the resected specimen, finv is the proportion of the primary tumor bed that contains invasive carcinoma, LN is the number of axillary lymph nodes containing metastatic carcinoma, and dmet is the diameter of the largest metastasis in an axillary lymph node.
    • The cut-off points are 1.36 and 3.28.

References

  1. Symmans WF, Peintinger F, Hatzis C, Rajan R, Kuerer H, Valero V, Assad L, Poniecka A, Hennessy B, Green M, Buzdar AU, Singletary SE, Hortobagyi GN, Pusztai L. Measurement of residual breast cancer burden to predict survival after neoadjuvant chemotherapy. J Clin Oncol. 2007 Oct 1;25(28):4414-22. Epub 2007 Sep 4. link to original article PubMed


Residual disease in breast and nodes (RDBN)

  • Level 1: pCR in breast and nodes with or without in situ carcinoma
  • Levels 2 to 4: Residual disease, calculated as 0.2 (residual breast tumor size in cm) + index of involved nodes (0 for no positive nodes, 1 for 1 to 4 positive nodes, 2 for 5 to 7 positive nodes, and 3 for 8 positive nodes) + the Scarff–Bloom–Richardson grade (1, 2, or 3). The cut-off points are 3 and 4.3.

References

  1. Chollet P, Abrial C, Durando X, Thivat E, Tacca O, Mouret-Reynier MA, Leheurteur M, Kwiatkowski F, Dauplat J, Penault-Llorca F. A new prognostic classification after primary chemotherapy for breast cancer: residual disease in breast and nodes (RDBN). Cancer J. 2008 Mar-Apr;14(2):128-32. link to original article PubMed


Sataloff's classification

  • Breast:
    • T-A: Total or nearly total therapeutic effect
    • T-B: Greater than 50% therapeutic effect
    • T-C: Less than 50% therapeutic effect
    • T-D: No therapeutic effect
  • Lymph node:
    • N-A: Therapeutic effect but no metastasis
    • N-B: No metastasis, no therapeutic effect
    • N-C: Therapeutic effect but metastasis
    • N-D: Metastasis, no therapeutic effect

References

  1. Sataloff DM, Mason BA, Prestipino AJ, Seinige UL, Lieber CP, Baloch Z. Pathologic response to induction chemotherapy in locally advanced carcinoma of the breast: a determinant of outcome. J Am Coll Surg. 1995 Mar;180(3):297-306. PubMed


Tumor response ratio

Calculated as follows: Residual breast disease observed upon pathologic examination divided by the size of the tumor on the pre-neoadjuvant therapy image.

  • TRR = 0: pathologic complete response (pCR)
  • TRR greater than 0 up to 0.4: strong partial response
  • TRR greater than 0.4 up to 1.0: weak partial response (WPR)
  • TRR greater than 1.0: tumor growth

References

  1. Miller M, Ottesen RA, Niland JC, Kruper L, Chen SL, Vito C. Tumor response ratio predicts overall survival in breast cancer patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2014 Oct;21(10):3317-23. Epub 2014 Jul 25. link to original article PubMed


ypTNM staging

This system is proprietary to the AJCC. Please visit their site or consult the AJCC Manual for further details.


Adjuvant therapy, sequential regimens

AC-H

AC-H: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 5 to 22)

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; H x 18)


Regimen variant #2, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Van Pelt et al. 2003 2000-2002 Phase 2

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 5 to 56)

21-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 7-day cycle for 52 cycles (AC x 4; H x 52)

References

  1. Van Pelt AE, Mohsin S, Elledge RM, Hilsenbeck SG, Gutierrez MC, Lucci A Jr, Kalidas M, Granchi T, Scott BG, Allred DC, Chang JC. Neoadjuvant trastuzumab and docetaxel in breast cancer: preliminary results. Clin Breast Cancer. 2003 Dec;4(5):348-53. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed
  2. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


AC-TH (Paclitaxel)

AC-TH: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1, weekly paclitaxel, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for AC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; TH x 4)


Regimen variant #2, weekly paclitaxel, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Romond et al. 2005 (NCCTG N9831) 2000-2005 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1. AC-T; weekly paclitaxel Superior OS1 (secondary endpoint)
OS120: 84% vs 75.2%
(HR 0.63, 95% CI 0.5-0.73)
2. AC-T-H Might have superior DFS2 (primary endpoint)

1Reported efficacy is based on the 2014 pooled update.
2Reported efficacy is based on the 2011 update.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; TH x 4)


Regimen variant #3, q3wk paclitaxel, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy Comparative Toxicity
Romond et al. 2005 (NSABP B-31) 2000-2005 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1a. AC-T; weekly paclitaxel
1b. AC-T; q3wk paclitaxel 		Superior OS1 (secondary endpoint)
OS120: 84% vs 75.2%
(HR 0.63, 95% CI 0.5-0.73)

Superior DFS (primary endpoint) 		Might have superior DASI score

1Reported efficacy is based on the 2014 pooled update.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; TH x 4)

References

  1. NSABP B-31: Romond EH, Perez EA, Bryant J, Suman VJ, Geyer CE Jr, Davidson NE, Tan-Chiu E, Martino S, Paik S, Kaufman PA, Swain SM, Pisansky TM, Fehrenbacher L, Kutteh LA, Vogel VG, Visscher DW, Yothers G, Jenkins RB, Brown AM, Dakhil SR, Mamounas EP, Lingle WL, Klein PM, Ingle JN, Wolmark N. Trastuzumab plus adjuvant chemotherapy for operable HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2005 Oct 20;353(16):1673-84. link to original article PubMed NCT00004067
    1. Pooled update: Perez EA, Romond EH, Suman VJ, Jeong JH, Davidson NE, Geyer CE Jr, Martino S, Mamounas EP, Kaufman PA, Wolmark N. Four-year follow-up of trastuzumab plus adjuvant chemotherapy for operable human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: joint analysis of data from NCCTG N9831 and NSABP B-31. J Clin Oncol. 2011 Sep 1;29(25):3366-73. Epub 2011 Jul 18. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
    2. Pooled update: Perez EA, Romond EH, Suman VJ, Jeong JH, Sledge G, Geyer CE Jr, Martino S, Rastogi P, Gralow J, Swain SM, Winer EP, Colon-Otero G, Davidson NE, Mamounas E, Zujewski JA, Wolmark N. Trastuzumab plus adjuvant chemotherapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: planned joint analysis of overall survival from NSABP B-31 and NCCTG N9831. J Clin Oncol. 2014 Nov 20;32(33):3744-52. Epub 2014 Oct 20. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
    3. HRQoL analysis: Ganz PA, Romond EH, Cecchini RS, Rastogi P, Geyer CE Jr, Swain SM, Jeong JH, Fehrenbacher L, Gross HM, Brufsky AM, Flynn PJ, Wahl TA, Seay TE, Wade JL 3rd, Biggs DD, Atkins JN, Polikoff J, Zapas JL, Mamounas EP, Wolmark N. Long-term follow-up of cardiac function and quality of life for patients in NSABP protocol B-31/NRG Oncology: a randomized trial comparing the safety and efficacy of doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide (AC) followed by paclitaxel with AC followed by paclitaxel and trastuzumab in patients with node-positive breast cancer with tumors overexpressing human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. J Clin Oncol. 2017 Dec 10;35(35):3942-3948. Epub 2017 Oct 26. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  2. NCCTG N9831: Romond EH, Perez EA, Bryant J, Suman VJ, Geyer CE Jr, Davidson NE, Tan-Chiu E, Martino S, Paik S, Kaufman PA, Swain SM, Pisansky TM, Fehrenbacher L, Kutteh LA, Vogel VG, Visscher DW, Yothers G, Jenkins RB, Brown AM, Dakhil SR, Mamounas EP, Lingle WL, Klein PM, Ingle JN, Wolmark N. Trastuzumab plus adjuvant chemotherapy for operable HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2005 Oct 20;353(16):1673-84. link to original article PubMed NCT00005970
    1. Pooled update: Perez EA, Romond EH, Suman VJ, Jeong JH, Davidson NE, Geyer CE Jr, Martino S, Mamounas EP, Kaufman PA, Wolmark N. Four-year follow-up of trastuzumab plus adjuvant chemotherapy for operable human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: joint analysis of data from NCCTG N9831 and NSABP B-31. J Clin Oncol. 2011 Sep 1;29(25):3366-73. Epub 2011 Jul 18. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
    2. Update: Perez EA, Suman VJ, Davidson NE, Gralow JR, Kaufman PA, Visscher DW, Chen B, Ingle JN, Dakhil SR, Zujewski J, Moreno-Aspitia A, Pisansky TM, Jenkins RB. Sequential versus concurrent trastuzumab in adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2011 Dec 1;29(34):4491-7. Epub 2011 Oct 31. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
    3. Pooled update: Perez EA, Romond EH, Suman VJ, Jeong JH, Sledge G, Geyer CE Jr, Martino S, Rastogi P, Gralow J, Swain SM, Winer EP, Colon-Otero G, Davidson NE, Mamounas E, Zujewski JA, Wolmark N. Trastuzumab plus adjuvant chemotherapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: planned joint analysis of overall survival from NSABP B-31 and NCCTG N9831. J Clin Oncol. 2014 Nov 20;32(33):3744-52. Epub 2014 Oct 20. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  3. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


ddAC-ddTH (Paclitaxel)

ddAC-ddTH: dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by dose-dense Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Dang et al. 2008 2005 Phase 2

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, ddTH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, ddTH portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once on day 8
    • Cycles 6 to 8: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1 & 8
    • Cycles 9 to 53: 2 mg/kg IV once on day 1

Supportive therapy, both portions (cycles 1 to 8)

14-day cycle for 8 cycles (ddAC x 4; ddTH x 4)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. Dang C, Fornier M, Sugarman S, Troso-Sandoval T, Lake D, D'Andrea G, Seidman A, Sklarin N, Dickler M, Currie V, Gilewski T, Moynahan ME, Drullinsky P, Robson M, Wasserheit-Leiblich C, Mills N, Steingart R, Panageas K, Norton L, Hudis C. The safety of dose-dense doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide followed by paclitaxel with trastuzumab in HER-2/neu overexpressed/amplified breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2008 Mar 10;26(8):1216-22. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed


AC-TH (Docetaxel)

AC-TH: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for AC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; TH x 4)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for AC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 7)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 & 7: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; TH x 3)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for AC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 7)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; TH x 3)


Regimen variant #4

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Slamon et al. 2011 (BCIRG 006) 2001-2004 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1. AC-D Superior OS (secondary endpoint)
2. TCH Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 6 to 8: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15
    • Cycles 9 to 21: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (AC x 4; TH x 4)

References

  1. BCIRG 006: Slamon D, Eiermann W, Robert N, Pienkowski T, Martín M, Press M, Mackey J, Glaspy J, Chan A, Pawlicki M, Pinter T, Valero V, Liu MC, Sauter G, von Minckwitz G, Visco F, Bee V, Buyse M, Bendahmane B, Tabah-Fisch I, Lindsay MA, Riva A, Crown J; Breast Cancer International Research Group. Adjuvant trastuzumab in HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2011 Oct 6;365(14):1273-83. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00021255
  2. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


AC-THP (Paclitaxel)

AC-THP: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for AC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; THP x 4)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


AC-THP (Docetaxel)

AC-THP: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for AC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; THP x 4)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for AC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 7)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 & 7: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; THP x 3)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for AC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, AC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 7)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (AC x 4; THP x 3)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)

ddAC-TH: dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)

ddAC-TH: dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, TH portion

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 & 7: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, TH portion

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 7)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)

ddAC-THP: dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)

ddAC-THP: dose-dense Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 7)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 & 7: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddAC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 7)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


CMF-H

CMF-H: Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate, Fluorouracil, followed by Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm. The protocol document reported a flat dose of oral cyclophosphamide, but this would not be consistent with any other known CMF variants; dosing below is provided as BSA-based.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, CMF portion (cycles 1 to 6)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 7 to 24)

21-day cycle for 24 cycles (CMF x 6; H x 18)

References

  1. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


EC-H

EC-H: Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 5 to 22)

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; H x 18)

References

  1. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


EC-TH (Paclitaxel)

EC-TH: Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for EC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; TH x 4)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


EC-TH (Docetaxel)

EC-TH: Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for EC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; TH x 4)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for EC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 7)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 & 7: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; TH x 3)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for EC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 7)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; TH x 3)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


EC-THP (Paclitaxel)

EC-THP: Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for EC are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; THP x 4)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


EC-THP (Docetaxel)

EC-THP: Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for EC are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; THP x 4)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for EC are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 7)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 & 7: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; THP x 3)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for EC are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, EC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 7)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (EC x 4; THP x 3)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)

ddEC-TH: dose-dense Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddEC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)

ddEC-TH: dose-dense Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddEC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddEC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, TH portion

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 & 7: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, TH portion

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddEC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 5 to 7)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)

ddEC-THP: dose-dense Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddEC are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)

ddEC-THP: dose-dense Epirubicin and Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddEC are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 8)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddEC are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 7)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 & 7: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for ddEC are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

  • G-CSF support (drug/dose/schedule not specified)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 7)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 5 to 22)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 22: 420 mg IV once on day 1

14-day cycle for 4 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)

FAC-TH: Fluorouracil, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FAC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 4 to 7)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FAC x 3; TH x 4)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


FAC-TH (Docetaxel)

FAC-TH: Fluorouracil, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FAC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 4 to 7)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FAC x 3; TH x 4)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FAC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 4 to 6)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 & 6: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FAC x 3; TH x 3)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FAC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 4 to 6)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FAC x 3; TH x 3)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)

FAC-THP: Fluorouracil, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FAC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 7)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 21)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 to 21: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 to 21: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FAC x 3; THP x 4)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


FAC-THP (Docetaxel)

FAC-THP: Fluorouracil, Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FAC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 7)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 21)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 to 21: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 to 21: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FAC x 3; THP x 4)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FAC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 6)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 & 6: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 21)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 to 21: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 to 21: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FAC x 3; THP x 3)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FAC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FAC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 6)

Targeted therapy, THP portion (cycles 4 to 21)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 to 21: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 to 21: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FAC x 3; THP x 3)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


FEC-H

FEC-H: Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, followed by Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1, FEC 75

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen variant was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 6)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 7 to 24)

21-day cycle for 24 cycles (FEC x 6; H x 18)


Regimen variant #2, FEC 100 x 4

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen variant was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 5 to 22)

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (FEC x 4; H x 18)


Regimen variant #3, FEC 100 x 6

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen variant was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 6)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 7 to 24)

21-day cycle for 24 cycles (FEC x 6; H x 18)

References

  1. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)

FEC-TH: Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FEC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 4 to 7)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FEC x 3; TH x 4)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


FEC-TH (Docetaxel)

FEC-TH: Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FEC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 4 to 7)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FEC x 3; TH x 4)


Regimen variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FEC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 4 to 6)

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 4: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 5 & 6: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FEC x 3; TH x 3)


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FEC are given in the protocol, replicated here.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 4 to 6)

Targeted therapy, TH portion

21-day cycle for 21 cycles (FEC x 3; TH x 3)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


ddFEC-ddTH (Docetaxel)

ddFEC-ddTH (Docetaxel): dose-dense Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, followed by ddTH: dose-dense Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Mavroudis et al. 2015 (HORG CT/04.23) 2004-2012 Phase 3 (C) ddFEC-ddTH; 6-months total of trastuzumab Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS36

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, ddFEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Supportive therapy, ddFEC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Chemotherapy, ddTH portion (cycles 5 to 20)

Targeted therapy, ddTH portion (cycles 5 to 20)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 5: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 6 to 8: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 9 to 20: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1

Supportive therapy, ddTH portion (cycles 5 to 20)

  • Filgrastim (Neupogen) as follows:
    • Cycles 5 to 8: 5 mcg/kg (rounded to 300 or 480 mcg) SC once per day on days 3 to 10

14-day cycle for 8 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 12 cycles (1 year total)

References

  1. HORG CT/04.23: Mavroudis D, Saloustros E, Malamos N, Kakolyris S, Boukovinas I, Papakotoulas P, Kentepozidis N, Ziras N, Georgoulias V; Hellenic Oncology Research Group. Six versus 12 months of adjuvant trastuzumab in combination with dose-dense chemotherapy for women with HER2-positive breast cancer: a multicenter randomized study by the Hellenic Oncology Research Group (HORG). Ann Oncol. 2015 Jul;26(7):1333-40. Epub 2015 May 1. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00615602


FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)

FEC-THP: Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Protocol

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FEC dosing and number of cycles are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion

21-day cycle for 3 to 4 cycles

Chemotherapy, THP portion

Targeted therapy, THP portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


FEC-THP (Docetaxel)

FEC-THP: Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, followed by Taxotere (Docetaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Protocol variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FEC dosing and number of cycles are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion

21-day cycle for 3 to 4 cycles

Chemotherapy, THP portion

Targeted therapy, THP portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Protocol variant #2

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FEC dosing and number of cycles are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion

21-day cycle for 3 to 4 cycles

Chemotherapy, THP portion

  • Docetaxel (Taxotere) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 75 mg/m2 IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 & 3: 100 mg/m2 IV once on day 1

Targeted therapy, THP portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Protocol variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)
Krop et al. 2021 (KAITLIN) 2014-01 to 2015-06 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-KP
1b. ddAC-KP
1c. EC-KP
1d. ddEC-KP
1e. FEC-KP 		Did not meet primary endpoint of IDFS

1Reported efficacy for APHINITY is based on the 2021 update.
Note that ranges for FEC dosing and number of cycles are given in the protocol, replicated here; KAITLIN only allowed up to 100 mg/m2 of epirubicin per cycle.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, FEC portion

21-day cycle for 3 to 4 cycles

Chemotherapy, THP portion

Targeted therapy, THP portion

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  2. KAITLIN: Krop IE, Im SA, Barrios C, Bonnefoi H, Gralow J, Toi M, Ellis PA, Gianni L, Swain SM, Im YH, De Laurentiis M, Nowecki Z, Huang CS, Fehrenbacher L, Ito Y, Shah J, Boulet T, Liu H, Macharia H, Trask P, Song C, Winer EP, Harbeck N. Trastuzumab Emtansine Plus Pertuzumab Versus Taxane Plus Trastuzumab Plus Pertuzumab After Anthracycline for High-Risk Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: The Phase III KAITLIN Study. J Clin Oncol. 2022 Feb 10;40(5):438-448. Epub 2021 Dec 10. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01966471


T-H (Docetaxel)

T-H: Taxotere (Docetaxel) followed by Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen variant was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, T portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 5 to 22)

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (T x 4; H x 18)

References

  1. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


T-H (Paclitaxel)

T-H: Taxol (Paclitaxel) followed by Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen variant was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, T portion (cycles 1 to 12)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 13 to 30)

7-day cycle for 12 cycles, then 21-day cycle for 18 cycles (T x 12; H x 18)

References

  1. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


TC-H (Docetaxel)

TC-H: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Cyclophosphamide, followed by Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen variant was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, TC portion (cycles 1 to 4)

Targeted therapy, H portion (cycles 5 to 22)

21-day cycle for 22 cycles (TC x 4; H x 18)

References

  1. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


TH-FEC (Docetaxel)

TH-FEC: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab), followed by Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide

Regimen variant #1

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Joensuu et al. 2006 (FinHer) 2000-2003 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1. D-FEC
2. V-FEC 		Superior RFS (primary endpoint)
Median RFS: NYR vs NYR
(HR 0.42, 95% CI 0.21-0.83)
3. VH-FEC Not reported

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 & 3: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (TH x 3; FEC x 3)


Regimen variant #2, 600/75/600 x 3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Joensuu et al. 2018 (SOLD) 2008-2014 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (TH x 3; FEC x 3)

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #3

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Joensuu et al. 2018 (SOLD) 2008-2014 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 & 3: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (TH x 3; FEC x 3)

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #4

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Joensuu et al. 2018 (SOLD) 2008-2014 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (TH x 3; FEC x 3)

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #5

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Joensuu et al. 2018 (SOLD) 2008-2014 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 & 3: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (TH x 3; FEC x 3)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. FinHer: Joensuu H, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL, Bono P, Alanko T, Kataja V, Asola R, Utriainen T, Kokko R, Hemminki A, Tarkkanen M, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen T, Jyrkkiö S, Flander M, Helle L, Ingalsuo S, Johansson K, Jääskeläinen AS, Pajunen M, Rauhala M, Kaleva-Kerola J, Salminen T, Leinonen M, Elomaa I, Isola J; FinHer Study Investigators. Adjuvant docetaxel or vinorelbine with or without trastuzumab for breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2006 Feb 23;354(8):809-20. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed ISRCTN76560285
    1. Update: Joensuu H, Bono P, Kataja V, Alanko T, Kokko R, Asola R, Utriainen T, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen T, Jyrkkiö S, Möykkynen K, Helle L, Ingalsuo S, Pajunen M, Huusko M, Salminen T, Auvinen P, Leinonen H, Leinonen M, Isola J, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL. Fluorouracil, epirubicin, and cyclophosphamide with either docetaxel or vinorelbine, with or without trastuzumab, as adjuvant treatments of breast cancer: final results of the FinHer trial. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Dec 1;27(34):5685-92. Epub 2009 Nov 2. link to original article PubMed
  2. SOLD: Joensuu H, Fraser J, Wildiers H, Huovinen R, Auvinen P, Utriainen M, Nyandoto P, Villman KK, Halonen P, Granstam-Björneklett H, Lundgren L, Sailas L, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen T, Tanner M, Yachnin J, Ritchie D, Johansson O, Huttunen T, Neven P, Canney P, Harvey VJ, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL, Lindman H. Effect of adjuvant trastuzumab for a duration of 9 weeks vs 1 year with concomitant chemotherapy for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: the SOLD randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2018 Sep 1;4(9):1199-1206. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00593697


TH-FEC (Docetaxel, SC Trastuzumab)

TH-FEC: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin Hylecta (Trastuzumab and hyaluronidase), followed by Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide

Regimen variant #1, 80 x 3, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Joensuu et al. 2018 (SOLD) 2008-2014 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (TH x 3; FEC x 3)

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #2, 100 x 3, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Joensuu et al. 2018 (SOLD) 2008-2014 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Targeted therapy, TH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (TH x 3; FEC x 3)

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. SOLD: Joensuu H, Fraser J, Wildiers H, Huovinen R, Auvinen P, Utriainen M, Nyandoto P, Villman KK, Halonen P, Granstam-Björneklett H, Lundgren L, Sailas L, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen T, Tanner M, Yachnin J, Ritchie D, Johansson O, Huttunen T, Neven P, Canney P, Harvey VJ, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL, Lindman H. Effect of adjuvant trastuzumab for a duration of 9 weeks vs 1 year with concomitant chemotherapy for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: the SOLD randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2018 Sep 1;4(9):1199-1206. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00593697


VH-FEC

VH-FEC: Vinorelbine & Herceptin (Trastuzumab), followed by Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Joensuu et al. 2006 (FinHer) 2000-2003 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1. D-FEC
2. V-FEC 		Superior RFS (primary endpoint)
Median RFS: NYR vs NYR
(HR 0.42, 95% CI 0.21-0.83)
3. TH-FEC Not reported

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy, VH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

  • Vinorelbine (Navelbine) as follows:
    • Cycles 1 & 2: 25 mg/m2 IV over 5 to 10 minutes once per day on days 1, 8, 15
    • Cycle 3: 25 mg/m2 IV over 5 to 10 minutes once per day on days 1 & 8

Targeted therapy, VH portion (cycles 1 to 3)

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 & 3: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Chemotherapy, FEC portion (cycles 4 to 6)

21-day cycle for 6 cycles (VH x 3; FEC x 3)

References

  1. FinHer: Joensuu H, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL, Bono P, Alanko T, Kataja V, Asola R, Utriainen T, Kokko R, Hemminki A, Tarkkanen M, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen T, Jyrkkiö S, Flander M, Helle L, Ingalsuo S, Johansson K, Jääskeläinen AS, Pajunen M, Rauhala M, Kaleva-Kerola J, Salminen T, Leinonen M, Elomaa I, Isola J; FinHer Study Investigators. Adjuvant docetaxel or vinorelbine with or without trastuzumab for breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2006 Feb 23;354(8):809-20. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed ISRCTN76560285
    1. Update: Joensuu H, Bono P, Kataja V, Alanko T, Kokko R, Asola R, Utriainen T, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen T, Jyrkkiö S, Möykkynen K, Helle L, Ingalsuo S, Pajunen M, Huusko M, Salminen T, Auvinen P, Leinonen H, Leinonen M, Isola J, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL. Fluorouracil, epirubicin, and cyclophosphamide with either docetaxel or vinorelbine, with or without trastuzumab, as adjuvant treatments of breast cancer: final results of the FinHer trial. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Dec 1;27(34):5685-92. Epub 2009 Nov 2. link to original article PubMed


Adjuvant therapy

Docetaxel & Trastuzumab (TH)

TH: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1, 75 x 4, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 12 mo Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #2, 75 x 4, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Piccart-Gebhart et al. 2015 (ALTTO) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (C) 1. TH-L
2. THL (Taxotere)
3. TL (Docetaxel) 		Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycle for 4 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. ALTTO: Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Dueck AC, Viale G, Zujewski JA, Goldhirsch A, Armour A, Pritchard KI, McCullough AE, Dolci S, McFadden E, Holmes AP, Tonghua L, Eidtmann H, Dinh P, Di Cosimo S, Harbeck N, Tjulandin S, Im YH, Huang CS, Diéras V, Hillman DW, Wolff AC, Jackisch C, Lang I, Untch M, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Gomez H, Suter T, Gelber RD, Perez EA. Adjuvant lapatinib and trastuzumab for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: results from the randomized phase III Adjuvant Lapatinib and/or Trastuzumab Treatment Optimization trial. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Apr 1;34(10):1034-42. Epub 2015 Nov 23. link to original article link to protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00490139
    1. Update: Moreno-Aspitia A, Holmes EM, Jackisch C, de Azambuja E, Boyle F, Hillman DW, Korde L, Fumagalli D, Izquierdo MA, McCullough AE, Wolff AC, Pritchard KI, Untch M, Guillaume S, Ewer MS, Shao Z, Sim SH, Aziz Z, Demetriou G, Mehta AO, Andersson M, Toi M, Lang I, Xu B, Smith IE, Barrios CH, Baselga J, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; ALTTO Steering Committee and Investigators. Updated results from the international phase III ALTTO trial (BIG 2-06/Alliance N063D). Eur J Cancer. 2021 May;148:287-296. Epub 2021 Mar 23. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  2. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


CMF & H

CMF & H: Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate, Fluorouracil, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: to our knowledge, this regimen was not tested as an experimental arm in an RCT in this context, prior to becoming a standard comparator arm. The protocol document reported a flat dose of oral cyclophosphamide, but this would not be consistent with any other known CMF variants; dosing below is provided as BSA-based.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


FEC

FEC: Fluorouracil, Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide
CEF: Cyclophosphamide, Epirubicin, Fluorouracil

Regimen variant #1, 500/100/500 x 3 ("FEC 100")

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Baselga et al. 2012 (NeoALTTO) 2008-2010 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

21-day cycle for 3 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

  1. NeoALTTO: Baselga J, Bradbury I, Eidtmann H, Di Cosimo S, de Azambuja E, Aura C, Gómez H, Dinh P, Fauria K, Van Dooren V, Aktan G, Goldhirsch A, Chang TW, Horváth Z, Coccia-Portugal M, Domont J, Tseng LM, Kunz G, Sohn JH, Semiglazov V, Lerzo G, Palacova M, Probachai V, Pusztai L, Untch M, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; NeoALTTO Study Team. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):633-40. Epub 2012 Jan 17. Erratum in: Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):616. Dosage error in published abstract; MEDLINE/PubMed abstract corrected. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00553358
    1. Update: de Azambuja E, Holmes AP, Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Di Cosimo S, Swaby RF, Untch M, Jackisch C, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Barrios CH, Perez EA, Azim HA Jr, Kim SB, Kuemmel S, Huang CS, Vuylsteke P, Hsieh RK, Gorbunova V, Eniu A, Dreosti L, Tavartkiladze N, Gelber RD, Eidtmann H, Baselga J. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): survival outcomes of a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial and their association with pathological complete response. Lancet Oncol. 2014 Sep;15(10):1137-46. Epub 2014 Aug 14. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Huober J, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Untch M, Fumagalli D, Sarp S, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Lecocq C, Wildiers H, Jouannaud C, Hackman J, Dasappa L, Ciruelos E, Toral Pena JC, Adamchuk H, Hickish T, de la Pena L, Jackisch C, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M, Di Cosimo S. Survival outcomes of the NeoALTTO study (BIG 1-06): updated results of a randomised multicenter phase III neoadjuvant clinical trial in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2019 Sep;118:169-177. Epub 2019 Aug 1. link to original article PubMed
  2. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


FEC & H

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Gianni et al. 2011 (NeoSphere) 2007-2009 Non-randomized part of phase 2 RCT

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 18 cycles

Subsequent treatment

  • NeoSphere, ER-positive patients: Radiotherapy and/or hormone therapy "per local guidelines"

References

  1. NeoSphere: Gianni L, Pienkowski T, Im YH, Roman L, Tseng LM, Liu MC, Lluch A, Staroslawska E, de la Haba-Rodriguez J, Im SA, Pedrini JL, Poirier B, Morandi P, Semiglazov V, Srimuninnimit V, Bianchi G, Szado T, Ratnayake J, Ross G, Valagussa P. Efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in women with locally advanced, inflammatory, or early HER2-positive breast cancer (NeoSphere): a randomised multicentre, open-label, phase 2 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2012 Jan;13(1):25-32. Epub 2011 Dec 6. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00545688
    1. Update: Gianni L, Pienkowski T, Im YH, Tseng LM, Liu MC, Lluch A, Starosławska E, de la Haba-Rodriguez J, Im SA, Pedrini JL, Poirier B, Morandi P, Semiglazov V, Srimuninnimit V, Bianchi GV, Magazzù D, McNally V, Douthwaite H, Ross G, Valagussa P. 5-year analysis of neoadjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in patients with locally advanced, inflammatory, or early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer (NeoSphere): a multicentre, open-label, phase 2 randomised trial. Lancet Oncol. 2016 Jun;17(6):791-800. Epub 2016 May 11. link to original article PubMed


Lapatinib & Trastuzumab

L+T: Lapatinib & Trastuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Piccart-Gebhart et al. 2015 (ALTTO) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1. Lapatinib Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS
2. Trastuzumab Might have superior DFS1
(HR 0.86, 95% CI 0.74-1.00)
Baselga et al. 2012 (NeoALTTO) 2008-2010 Phase 3 (E-esc) See link See link

1Reported efficacy is based on the 2021 update.
Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 12 cycles (34-week course)

References

  1. NeoALTTO: Baselga J, Bradbury I, Eidtmann H, Di Cosimo S, de Azambuja E, Aura C, Gómez H, Dinh P, Fauria K, Van Dooren V, Aktan G, Goldhirsch A, Chang TW, Horváth Z, Coccia-Portugal M, Domont J, Tseng LM, Kunz G, Sohn JH, Semiglazov V, Lerzo G, Palacova M, Probachai V, Pusztai L, Untch M, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; NeoALTTO Study Team. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):633-40. Epub 2012 Jan 17. Erratum in: Lancet. 2012 Feb 18;379(9816):616. Dosage error in published abstract; MEDLINE/PubMed abstract corrected. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00553358
    1. Update: de Azambuja E, Holmes AP, Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Di Cosimo S, Swaby RF, Untch M, Jackisch C, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Barrios CH, Perez EA, Azim HA Jr, Kim SB, Kuemmel S, Huang CS, Vuylsteke P, Hsieh RK, Gorbunova V, Eniu A, Dreosti L, Tavartkiladze N, Gelber RD, Eidtmann H, Baselga J. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): survival outcomes of a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial and their association with pathological complete response. Lancet Oncol. 2014 Sep;15(10):1137-46. Epub 2014 Aug 14. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Huober J, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Untch M, Fumagalli D, Sarp S, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Lecocq C, Wildiers H, Jouannaud C, Hackman J, Dasappa L, Ciruelos E, Toral Pena JC, Adamchuk H, Hickish T, de la Pena L, Jackisch C, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M, Di Cosimo S. Survival outcomes of the NeoALTTO study (BIG 1-06): updated results of a randomised multicenter phase III neoadjuvant clinical trial in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2019 Sep;118:169-177. Epub 2019 Aug 1. link to original article PubMed
  2. ALTTO: Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Dueck AC, Viale G, Zujewski JA, Goldhirsch A, Armour A, Pritchard KI, McCullough AE, Dolci S, McFadden E, Holmes AP, Tonghua L, Eidtmann H, Dinh P, Di Cosimo S, Harbeck N, Tjulandin S, Im YH, Huang CS, Diéras V, Hillman DW, Wolff AC, Jackisch C, Lang I, Untch M, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Gomez H, Suter T, Gelber RD, Perez EA. Adjuvant lapatinib and trastuzumab for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: results from the randomized phase III Adjuvant Lapatinib and/or Trastuzumab Treatment Optimization trial. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Apr 1;34(10):1034-42. Epub 2015 Nov 23. link to original article link to protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00490139
    1. Update: Moreno-Aspitia A, Holmes EM, Jackisch C, de Azambuja E, Boyle F, Hillman DW, Korde L, Fumagalli D, Izquierdo MA, McCullough AE, Wolff AC, Pritchard KI, Untch M, Guillaume S, Ewer MS, Shao Z, Sim SH, Aziz Z, Demetriou G, Mehta AO, Andersson M, Toi M, Lang I, Xu B, Smith IE, Barrios CH, Baselga J, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; ALTTO Steering Committee and Investigators. Updated results from the international phase III ALTTO trial (BIG 2-06/Alliance N063D). Eur J Cancer. 2021 May;148:287-296. Epub 2021 Mar 23. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed


Neratinib monotherapy

Regimen

FDA-recommended dose
Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Chan et al. 2016 (ExteNET) 2009-07-09 to 2011-10-24 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) Placebo Superior iDFS1 (primary endpoint)
iDFS60: 90% vs 88%
(HR 0.73, 95% CI 0.57-0.92)

Did not meet secondary endpoint of OS2
OS84: 90.1% vs 90.2%
(HR 0.95, 95% CI 0.75-1.21)

1Reported efficacy is based on the 2017 update.
2Reported efficacy is based on the 2023 update.

Preceding treatment

Targeted therapy

Supportive therapy

  • (per FDA package insert)
  • Loperamide (Imodium) as follows:
    • Weeks 1 & 2: 4 mg PO three times per day
    • Weeks 3 to 8: 4 mg PO twice per day
    • Weeks 9 to 52: 4 mg PO as needed for diarrhea, not to exceed 16 mg/d

12-month course

References

  1. ExteNET: Chan A, Delaloge S, Holmes FA, Moy B, Iwata H, Harvey VJ, Robert NJ, Silovski T, Gokmen E, von Minckwitz G, Ejlertsen B, Chia SK, Mansi J, Barrios CH, Gnant M, Buyse M, Gore I, Smith J 2nd, Harker G, Masuda N, Petrakova K, Zotano AG, Iannotti N, Rodriguez G, Tassone P, Wong A, Bryce R, Ye Y, Yao B, Martin M; ExteNET Study Group. Neratinib after trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer (ExteNET): a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2016 Mar;17(3):367-77. Epub 2016 Feb 10. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00878709
    1. Update: Martin M, Holmes FA, Ejlertsen B, Delaloge S, Moy B, Iwata H, von Minckwitz G, Chia SKL, Mansi J, Barrios CH, Gnant M, Tomašević Z, Denduluri N, Šeparović R, Gokmen E, Bashford A, Ruiz Borrego M, Kim SB, Jakobsen EH, Ciceniene A, Inoue K, Overkamp F, Heijns JB, Armstrong AC, Link JS, Joy AA, Bryce R, Wong A, Moran S, Yao B, Xu F, Auerbach A, Buyse M, Chan A; ExteNET Study Group. Neratinib after trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer (ExteNET): 5-year analysis of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2017 Dec;18(12):1688-1700. Epub 2017 Nov 13. link to original article PubMed
    2. HRQoL analysis: Delaloge S, Cella D, Ye Y, Buyse M, Chan A, Barrios CH, Holmes FA, Mansi J, Iwata H, Ejlertsen B, Moy B, Chia SKL, Gnant M, Smichkoska S, Ciceniene A, Martinez N, Filipović S, Ben-Baruch NE, Joy AA, Langkjer ST, Senecal F, de Boer RH, Moran S, Yao B, Bryce R, Auerbach A, Fallowfield L, Martin M. Effects of neratinib on health-related quality of life in women with HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer: longitudinal analyses from the randomized phase III ExteNET trial. Ann Oncol. 2019 Apr 1;30(4):567-574. link to original article PubMed
    3. Subgroup analysis: Iwata H, Masuda N, Kim SB, Inoue K, Rai Y, Fujita T, Chiu J, Ohtani S, Takahashi M, Miyaki T, Lu YS, Xu B, Yap YS, Bustam A, Yao B, Zhang B, Bryce R, Chan A. Neratinib after trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy in patients from Asia with early stage HER2-positive breast cancer. Future Oncol. 2019 Jul;15(21):2489-2501. Epub 2019 May 29. link to original article PubMed
    4. Subgroup analysis: Chan A, Moy B, Mansi J, Ejlertsen B, Holmes FA, Chia S, Iwata H, Gnant M, Loibl S, Barrios CH, Somali I, Smichkoska S, Martinez N, Alonso MG, Link JS, Mayer IA, Cold S, Murillo SM, Senecal F, Inoue K, Ruiz-Borrego M, Hui R, Denduluri N, Patt D, Rugo HS, Johnston SRD, Bryce R, Zhang B, Xu F, Wong A, Martin M; ExteNET Study Group. Final Efficacy Results of Neratinib in HER2-positive Hormone Receptor-positive Early-stage Breast Cancer From the Phase III ExteNET Trial. Clin Breast Cancer. 2021 Feb;21(1):80-91.e7. Epub 2020 Oct 6. link to original article PubMed
    5. Update: Holmes FA, Moy B, Delaloge S, Chia SKL, Ejlertsen B, Mansi J, Iwata H, Gnant M, Buyse M, Barrios CH, Silovski T, Šeparović R, Bashford A, Zotano AG, Denduluri N, Patt D, Gokmen E, Gore I, Smith JW 2nd, Loibl S, Masuda N, Tomašević Z, Petráková K, DiPrimeo D, Wong A, Martin M, Chan A; ExteNET Study Group. Overall survival with neratinib after trastuzumab-based adjuvant therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer (ExteNET): A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Eur J Cancer. 2023 May;184:48-59. Epub 2023 Feb 10. link to original article PubMed


Paclitaxel & Trastuzumab (TH)

TH: Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)
PH: Paclitaxel & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1, weekly paclitaxel, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Tolaney et al. 2015 (APT) 2007-10-29 to 2010-09-03 Phase 2

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #2, weekly paclitaxel, weekly then q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Tolaney et al. 2015 (APT) 2007-10-29 to 2010-09-03 Phase 2
Piccart-Gebhart et al. 2015 (ALTTO) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (C) 1. TH-L (Paclitaxel)
2. THL (Paclitaxel)
3. TL (Paclitaxel) 		Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15
    • Cycles 5 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #3, weekly paclitaxel, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 12 mo Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. CALGB 40101: Shulman LN, Cirrincione CT, Berry DA, Becker HP, Perez EA, O'Regan R, Martino S, Atkins JN, Mayer E, Schneider CJ, Kimmick G, Norton L, Muss H, Winer EP, Hudis C. Six Cycles of Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide or Paclitaxel Are Not Superior to Four Cycles As Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer in Women With Zero to Three Positive Axillary Nodes: Cancer and Leukemia Group B 40101. J Clin Oncol. 2012 Nov 20;30(33):4071-6. Epub 2012 Jul 23. link to original article does not contain dosing details link to study protocol PDF link to PMC article PubMed NCT00041119
    1. Update: Shulman LN, Berry DA, Cirrincione CT, Becker HP, Perez EA, O'Regan R, Martino S, Shapiro CL, Schneider CJ, Kimmick G, Burstein HJ, Norton L, Muss H, Hudis CA, Winer EP. Comparison of doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide versus single-agent paclitaxel as adjuvant therapy for breast cancer in women with 0 to 3 positive axillary nodes: CALGB 40101 (Alliance). J Clin Oncol. 2014 Aug 1;32(22):2311-7. Epub 2014 Jun 16. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  2. APT: Tolaney SM, Barry WT, Dang CT, Yardley DA, Moy B, Marcom PK, Albain KS, Rugo HS, Ellis M, Shapira I, Wolff AC, Carey LA, Overmoyer BA, Partridge AH, Guo H, Hudis CA, Krop IE, Burstein HJ, Winer EP. Adjuvant paclitaxel and trastuzumab for node-negative, HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2015 Jan 8;372(2):134-41. Erratum in: N Engl J Med. 2015 Nov 12;373(20):1989. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed NCT00542451
    1. Update: Tolaney SM, Guo H, Pernas S, Barry WT, Dillon DA, Ritterhouse L, Schneider BP, Shen F, Fuhrman K, Baltay M, Dang CT, Yardley DA, Moy B, Marcom PK, Albain KS, Rugo HS, Ellis MJ, Shapira I, Wolff AC, Carey LA, Overmoyer B, Partridge AH, Hudis CA, Krop IE, Burstein HJ, Winer EP. Seven-Year Follow-Up Analysis of Adjuvant Paclitaxel and Trastuzumab Trial for Node-Negative, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Breast Cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2019 Aug 1;37(22):1868-1875. Epub 2019 Apr 2. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed NCT00542451
    2. Update: Tolaney SM, Tarantino P, Graham N, Tayob N, Parè L, Villacampa G, Dang CT, Yardley DA, Moy B, Marcom PK, Albain KS, Rugo HS, Ellis MJ, Shapira I, Wolff AC, Carey LA, Barroso-Sousa R, Villagrasa P, DeMeo M, DiLullo M, Zanudo JGT, Weiss J, Wagle N, Partridge AH, Waks AG, Hudis CA, Krop IE, Burstein HJ, Prat A, Winer EP. Adjuvant paclitaxel and trastuzumab for node-negative, HER2-positive breast cancer: final 10-year analysis of the open-label, single-arm, phase 2 APT trial. Lancet Oncol. 2023 Mar;24(3):273-285. link to original article PubMed
  3. ALTTO: Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Dueck AC, Viale G, Zujewski JA, Goldhirsch A, Armour A, Pritchard KI, McCullough AE, Dolci S, McFadden E, Holmes AP, Tonghua L, Eidtmann H, Dinh P, Di Cosimo S, Harbeck N, Tjulandin S, Im YH, Huang CS, Diéras V, Hillman DW, Wolff AC, Jackisch C, Lang I, Untch M, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Gomez H, Suter T, Gelber RD, Perez EA. Adjuvant lapatinib and trastuzumab for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: results from the randomized phase III Adjuvant Lapatinib and/or Trastuzumab Treatment Optimization trial. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Apr 1;34(10):1034-42. Epub 2015 Nov 23. link to original article link to protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00490139
    1. Update: Moreno-Aspitia A, Holmes EM, Jackisch C, de Azambuja E, Boyle F, Hillman DW, Korde L, Fumagalli D, Izquierdo MA, McCullough AE, Wolff AC, Pritchard KI, Untch M, Guillaume S, Ewer MS, Shao Z, Sim SH, Aziz Z, Demetriou G, Mehta AO, Andersson M, Toi M, Lang I, Xu B, Smith IE, Barrios CH, Baselga J, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; ALTTO Steering Committee and Investigators. Updated results from the international phase III ALTTO trial (BIG 2-06/Alliance N063D). Eur J Cancer. 2021 May;148:287-296. Epub 2021 Mar 23. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  4. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab hyaluronidase monotherapy

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Tan et al. 2021 (FeDeriCa) 2018-06-14 to 2018-12-24 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 14 cycles (42 weeks)

References

  1. FeDeriCa: Tan AR, Im SA, Mattar A, Colomer R, Stroyakovskii D, Nowecki Z, De Laurentiis M, Pierga JY, Jung KH, Schem C, Hogea A, Badovinac Crnjevic T, Heeson S, Shivhare M, Kirschbrown WP, Restuccia E, Jackisch C; FeDeriCa study group. Fixed-dose combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab for subcutaneous injection plus chemotherapy in HER2-positive early breast cancer (FeDeriCa): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, non-inferiority, phase 3 study. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Jan;22(1):85-97. Epub 2020 Dec 21. Erratum in: Lancet Oncol. 2021 Feb;22(2):e42. link to original article dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT03493854


TCH (Docetaxel)

TCH: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Carboplatin, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)
TCbH: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Carboplatin, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1, 60/5

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Note: This was suggested as an "acceptable" dose for elderly patients, given immature safety results of BCIRG 006.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 6: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15
    • Cycles 7 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #2, 75/6, capped carboplatin

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (C) 1a. AC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-THP (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1c. ddAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-THP (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-THP (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-THP (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-THP (Docetaxel)
1m. TCHP (Docetaxel) 		Inferior IDFS1

1Reported efficacy is based on the 2021 update.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for up to 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #3, 75/6, no cap

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Slamon et al. 2011 (BCIRG 006) 2001-2004 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1. AC-D Seems to have superior OS (secondary endpoint)
2. AC-TH Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS
Piccart-Gebhart et al. 2015 (ALTTO) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (C) 1. TCL
2. TCH-L
3. TCHL 		Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (C) Trastuzumab x 1 y Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 6: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15
    • Cycles 7 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1

Supportive therapy

  • ALTTO: G-CSF use is mandatory (details not provided)

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. BCIRG 006: Slamon D, Eiermann W, Robert N, Pienkowski T, Martin M, Press M, Mackey J, Glaspy J, Chan A, Pawlicki M, Pinter T, Valero V, Liu MC, Sauter G, von Minckwitz G, Visco F, Bee V, Buyse M, Bendahmane B, Tabah-Fisch I, Lindsay MA, Riva A, Crown J; Breast Cancer International Research Group. Adjuvant trastuzumab in HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2011 Oct 6;365(14):1273-83. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed NCT00021255
  2. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed
  3. ALTTO: Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Dueck AC, Viale G, Zujewski JA, Goldhirsch A, Armour A, Pritchard KI, McCullough AE, Dolci S, McFadden E, Holmes AP, Tonghua L, Eidtmann H, Dinh P, Di Cosimo S, Harbeck N, Tjulandin S, Im YH, Huang CS, Diéras V, Hillman DW, Wolff AC, Jackisch C, Lang I, Untch M, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Gomez H, Suter T, Gelber RD, Perez EA. Adjuvant lapatinib and trastuzumab for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: results from the randomized phase III Adjuvant Lapatinib and/or Trastuzumab Treatment Optimization trial. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Apr 1;34(10):1034-42. Epub 2015 Nov 23. link to original article link to protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00490139
    1. Update: Moreno-Aspitia A, Holmes EM, Jackisch C, de Azambuja E, Boyle F, Hillman DW, Korde L, Fumagalli D, Izquierdo MA, McCullough AE, Wolff AC, Pritchard KI, Untch M, Guillaume S, Ewer MS, Shao Z, Sim SH, Aziz Z, Demetriou G, Mehta AO, Andersson M, Toi M, Lang I, Xu B, Smith IE, Barrios CH, Baselga J, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; ALTTO Steering Committee and Investigators. Updated results from the international phase III ALTTO trial (BIG 2-06/Alliance N063D). Eur J Cancer. 2021 May;148:287-296. Epub 2021 Mar 23. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  4. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


TCHP (Docetaxel)

TCHP: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Carboplatin, Herceptin (Trastuzumab), Pertuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2017 (APHINITY) 2011-2013 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1a. AC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1b. AC-TH (Docetaxel)
1c. ddAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1d. ddAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1e. EC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1f. EC-TH (Docetaxel)
1g. ddEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1h. ddEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1i. FAC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1j. FAC-TH (Docetaxel)
1k. FEC-TH (Paclitaxel)
1l. FEC-TH (Docetaxel)
1m. TCH (Taxotere) 		Superior IDFS1 (primary endpoint)
IDFS72: 91% vs 88%
(HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.64-0.91)

1Reported efficacy is based on the 2021 update.

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1
  • Pertuzumab (Perjeta) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 840 mg IV once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 420 mg IV once on day 1

21-day cycle for up to 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. APHINITY: von Minckwitz G, Procter M, de Azambuja E, Zardavas D, Benyunes M, Viale G, Suter T, Arahmani A, Rouchet N, Clark E, Knott A, Lang I, Levy C, Yardley DA, Bines J, Gelber RD, Piccart M, Baselga J; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant pertuzumab and trastuzumab in early HER2-positive breast cancer. N Engl J Med. 2017 Jul 13;377(2):122-131. Epub 2017 Jun 5. link to original article link to supplementary protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT01358877
    1. Update: Piccart M, Procter M, Fumagalli D, de Azambuja E, Clark E, Ewer MS, Restuccia E, Jerusalem G, Dent S, Reaby L, Bonnefoi H, Krop I, Liu TW, Pieńkowski T, Toi M, Wilcken N, Andersson M, Im YH, Tseng LM, Lueck HJ, Colleoni M, Monturus E, Sicoe M, Guillaume S, Bines J, Gelber RD, Viale G, Thomssen C; APHINITY Steering Committee and Investigators. Adjuvant Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab in Early HER2-Positive Breast Cancer in the APHINITY Trial: 6 Years' Follow-Up. J Clin Oncol. 2021 May 1;39(13):1448-1457. Epub 2021 Feb 4. link to original article PubMed


TCyH (Docetaxel)

TCyH: Taxotere (Docetaxel), Cyclophosphamide, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Jones et al. 2013 (US Oncology 06-038) 2007-2009 Phase 2

Preceding treatment

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV over 30 to 60 minutes once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 4: 2 mg/kg IV over 30 to 60 minutes once per day on days 1, 8, 15
    • Cycles 6 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV once on day 1

Supportive therapy

21-day cycle for 18 cycles

References

  1. US Oncology 06-038: Jones SE, Collea R, Paul D, Sedlacek S, Favret AM, Gore I Jr, Lindquist DL, Holmes FA, Allison MA, Brooks BD, Portillo RM, Vukelja SJ, Steinberg MS, Stokoe C, Crockett MW, Wang Y, Asmar L, Robert NJ, O'Shaughnessy J. Adjuvant docetaxel and cyclophosphamide plus trastuzumab in patients with HER2-amplified early stage breast cancer: a single-group, open-label, phase 2 study. Lancet Oncol. 2013 Oct;14(11):1121-8. Epub 2013 Sep 2. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00493649
  2. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


Trastuzumab monotherapy

Regimen variant #1, 6 mo course

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Earl et al. 2019 (PERSEPHONE) 2007-2015 Phase 3 (E-de-esc) Trastuzumab x 12 mo Non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)
DFS48: 89.4% vs 89.8%
(HR 1.07, 90% CI 0.93-1.24)

Preceding treatment

  • Not explicitly specified (pragmatic trial)

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 onwards: 6 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1

21-day cycle for 9 cycles (6 months)


Regimen variant #2, 30-week course, q3wk

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Pivot et al. 2018 (SB3-G31-BC) 2014-04 to 2015-08 Non-randomized part of phase 3 RCT

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 10 cycles (30-week course)


Regimen variant #3, 34-week course, q3wk

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Baselga et al. 2012 (NeoALTTO) 2008-2010 Phase 3 (C) See link See link

Note: this is a component of a sequential treatment protocol; to our knowledge there are no references to support using it as a stand-alone treatment.

Preceding treatment

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 12: 6 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once on day 1

21-day cycle for 12 cycles (34-week course)


Regimen variant #4, 42-week course, q3wk

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2018 (KATHERINE) 2013-2015 Phase 3 (C) T-DM1 Inferior IDFS

Note: the loading dose in cycle 1 was only used if it had been more than 6 weeks since any preceding dose of trastuzumab.

Preceding treatment

  • Surgery, with residual invasive disease

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 14 cycles


Regimen variant #5, 1-year total course, q3wk

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Piccart-Gebhart et al. 2005 (HERA) 2001-2005 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1. No trastuzumab after (neo-)adjuvant chemotherapy Superior OS1 (secondary endpoint)
OS144: 79% vs 73%
(HR 0.74, 95% CI 0.64-0.86)
2. Trastuzumab x 2 y Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS
Gianni et al. 2010 (NOAH) 2002-2005 Phase 3 (E-esc) See link See link
Pivot et al. 2013 (PHARE) 2006-2010 Phase 3 (C) Trastuzumab x 6 mo Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS
Piccart-Gebhart et al. 2015 (ALTTO) 2007-2011 Phase 3 (C) 1. Lapatinib
2. T-L 		Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS
3. Lapatinib & Trastuzumab Might have inferior DFS2
Earl et al. 2019 (PERSEPHONE) 2007-2015 Phase 3 (C) Trastuzumab x 6 mo Non-inferior DFS
Conte et al. 2018 (Short-HER) 2007 to not reported Phase 3 (C) Trastuzumab x 9 wks Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS
Joensuu et al. 2018 (SOLD) 2008-2014 Phase 3 (C) No further treatment Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS
Sawaki et al. 2020 (RESPECT) 2009-10 to 2014-11 Randomized (E-de-esc) 1a. AC-H
1b. CMF & H
1c. CMF-H
1d. EC-H
1e. FEC-H
1f. T-H (Paclitaxel)
1g. T-H (Docetaxel)
1h. TC-H
1i. TCH
1j. TH (Paclitaxel)
1k. TH (Docetaxel) 		Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)

1Reported efficacy for HERA is based on the 2017 update.
2Reported efficacy for ALTTO is based on the 2021 update.
Note: for patients already receiving trastuzumab prior to transitioning to monotherapy, re-loading is not necessary.

Preceding treatment

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows (see note):
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 18: 6 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)


Regimen variant #6, 2-year course

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Piccart-Gebhart et al. 2005 (HERA) 2001-2005 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1. No trastuzumab after (neo-)adjuvant chemotherapy Not reported
2. Trastuzumab x 1 y Did not meet primary endpoint of DFS

Preceding treatment

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1
    • Cycles 2 to 35: 6 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1

21-day cycle for 35 cycles (2 years)

References

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    1. Update: de Azambuja E, Holmes AP, Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Di Cosimo S, Swaby RF, Untch M, Jackisch C, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Barrios CH, Perez EA, Azim HA Jr, Kim SB, Kuemmel S, Huang CS, Vuylsteke P, Hsieh RK, Gorbunova V, Eniu A, Dreosti L, Tavartkiladze N, Gelber RD, Eidtmann H, Baselga J. Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): survival outcomes of a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial and their association with pathological complete response. Lancet Oncol. 2014 Sep;15(10):1137-46. Epub 2014 Aug 14. link to original article PubMed
    2. Update: Huober J, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Untch M, Fumagalli D, Sarp S, Lang I, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Lecocq C, Wildiers H, Jouannaud C, Hackman J, Dasappa L, Ciruelos E, Toral Pena JC, Adamchuk H, Hickish T, de la Pena L, Jackisch C, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M, Di Cosimo S. Survival outcomes of the NeoALTTO study (BIG 1-06): updated results of a randomised multicenter phase III neoadjuvant clinical trial in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2019 Sep;118:169-177. Epub 2019 Aug 1. link to original article PubMed
  4. CALGB 40101: Shulman LN, Cirrincione CT, Berry DA, Becker HP, Perez EA, O'Regan R, Martino S, Atkins JN, Mayer E, Schneider CJ, Kimmick G, Norton L, Muss H, Winer EP, Hudis C. Six Cycles of Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide or Paclitaxel Are Not Superior to Four Cycles As Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer in Women With Zero to Three Positive Axillary Nodes: Cancer and Leukemia Group B 40101. J Clin Oncol. 2012 Nov 20;30(33):4071-6. Epub 2012 Jul 23. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to study protocol PDF link to PMC article PubMed NCT00041119
    1. Update: Shulman LN, Berry DA, Cirrincione CT, Becker HP, Perez EA, O'Regan R, Martino S, Shapiro CL, Schneider CJ, Kimmick G, Burstein HJ, Norton L, Muss H, Hudis CA, Winer EP. Comparison of doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide versus single-agent paclitaxel as adjuvant therapy for breast cancer in women with 0 to 3 positive axillary nodes: CALGB 40101 (Alliance). J Clin Oncol. 2014 Aug 1;32(22):2311-7. Epub 2014 Jun 16. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  5. PHARE: Pivot X, Romieu G, Debled M, Pierga JY, Kerbrat P, Bachelot T, Lortholary A, Espié M, Fumoleau P, Serin D, Jacquin JP, Jouannaud C, Rios M, Abadie-Lacourtoisie S, Tubiana-Mathieu N, Cany L, Catala S, Khayat D, Pauporté I, Kramar A; PHARE trial investigators. 6 months versus 12 months of adjuvant trastuzumab for patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer (PHARE): a randomised phase 3 trial. Lancet Oncol. 2013 Jul;14(8):741-8. Epub 2013 Jun 11. link to original article PubMed NCT00381901
    1. Update: Pivot X, Romieu G, Debled M, Pierga JY, Kerbrat P, Bachelot T, Lortholary A, Espié M, Fumoleau P, Serin D, Jacquin JP, Jouannaud C, Rios M, Abadie-Lacourtoisie S, Venat-Bouvet L, Cany L, Catala S, Khayat D, Gambotti L, Pauporté I, Faure-Mercier C, Paget-Bailly S, Henriques J, Grouin JM; PHARE trial investigators. 6 months versus 12 months of adjuvant trastuzumab in early breast cancer (PHARE): final analysis of a multicentre, open-label, phase 3 randomised trial. Lancet. 2019 Jun 29;393(10191):2591-2598. Epub 2019 Jun 6. link to original article PubMed
  6. ALTTO: Piccart-Gebhart M, Holmes E, Baselga J, de Azambuja E, Dueck AC, Viale G, Zujewski JA, Goldhirsch A, Armour A, Pritchard KI, McCullough AE, Dolci S, McFadden E, Holmes AP, Tonghua L, Eidtmann H, Dinh P, Di Cosimo S, Harbeck N, Tjulandin S, Im YH, Huang CS, Diéras V, Hillman DW, Wolff AC, Jackisch C, Lang I, Untch M, Smith I, Boyle F, Xu B, Gomez H, Suter T, Gelber RD, Perez EA. Adjuvant lapatinib and trastuzumab for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: results from the randomized phase III Adjuvant Lapatinib and/or Trastuzumab Treatment Optimization trial. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Apr 1;34(10):1034-42. Epub 2015 Nov 23. link to original article link to protocol dosing details in supplement have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00490139
    1. Update: Moreno-Aspitia A, Holmes EM, Jackisch C, de Azambuja E, Boyle F, Hillman DW, Korde L, Fumagalli D, Izquierdo MA, McCullough AE, Wolff AC, Pritchard KI, Untch M, Guillaume S, Ewer MS, Shao Z, Sim SH, Aziz Z, Demetriou G, Mehta AO, Andersson M, Toi M, Lang I, Xu B, Smith IE, Barrios CH, Baselga J, Gelber RD, Piccart-Gebhart M; ALTTO Steering Committee and Investigators. Updated results from the international phase III ALTTO trial (BIG 2-06/Alliance N063D). Eur J Cancer. 2021 May;148:287-296. Epub 2021 Mar 23. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  7. SB3-G31-BC: Pivot X, Bondarenko I, Nowecki Z, Dvorkin M, Trishkina E, Ahn JH, Vinnyk Y, Im SA, Sarosiek T, Chatterjee S, Wojtukiewicz MZ, Moiseyenko V, Shparyk Y, Bello M 3rd, Semiglazov V, Song S, Lim J. Phase III, randomized, double-blind study comparing the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of SB3 (trastuzumab biosimilar) and reference trastuzumab in patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive early breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2018 Apr 1;36(10):968-974. Epub 2018 Jan 26. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT02149524
  8. SOLD: Joensuu H, Fraser J, Wildiers H, Huovinen R, Auvinen P, Utriainen M, Nyandoto P, Villman KK, Halonen P, Granstam-Björneklett H, Lundgren L, Sailas L, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen T, Tanner M, Yachnin J, Ritchie D, Johansson O, Huttunen T, Neven P, Canney P, Harvey VJ, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL, Lindman H. Effect of adjuvant trastuzumab for a duration of 9 weeks vs 1 year with concomitant chemotherapy for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: the SOLD randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2018 Sep 1;4(9):1199-1206. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00593697
  9. Short-HER: Conte P, Frassoldati A, Bisagni G, Brandes AA, Donadio M, Garrone O, Piacentini F, Cavanna L, Giotta F, Aieta M, Gebbia V, Molino A, Musolino A, Ferro A, Maltoni R, Danese S, Zamagni C, Rimanti A, Cagossi K, Russo A, Pronzato P, Giovanardi F, Moretti G, Lombardo L, Schirone A, Beano A, Amaducci L, Bajardi EA, Vicini R, Balduzzi S, D'Amico R, Guarneri V; Reader study level-I and level-II Groups. Nine weeks versus 1 year adjuvant trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy: final results of the phase III randomized Short-HER study. Ann Oncol. 2018 Dec 1;29(12):2328-2333. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00629278
    1. Update: Conte P, Bisagni G, Piacentini F, Sarti S, Minichillo S, Anselmi E, Aieta M, Gebbia V, Schirone A, Musolino A, Garrone O, Beano A, Rimanti A, Giotta F, Turletti A, Miglietta F, Dieci MV, Vicini R, Balduzzi S, D'Amico R, Guarneri V. Nine-Week Versus One-Year Trastuzumab for Early Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Breast Cancer: 10-Year Update of the ShortHER Phase III Randomized Trial. J Clin Oncol. 2023 Nov 10;41(32):4976-4981. Epub 2023 Sep 25. link to original article link to PMC article PubMed
  10. KATHERINE: von Minckwitz G, Huang CS, Mano MS, Loibl S, Mamounas EP, Untch M, Wolmark N, Rastogi P, Schneeweiss A, Redondo A, Fischer HH, Jacot W, Conlin AK, Arce-Salinas C, Wapnir IL, Jackisch C, DiGiovanna MP, Fasching PA, Crown JP, Wülfing P, Shao Z, Rota Caremoli E, Wu H, Lam LH, Tesarowski D, Smitt M, Douthwaite H, Singel SM, Geyer CE Jr; KATHERINE Investigators. Trastuzumab Emtansine for Residual Invasive HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2019 Feb 14;380(7):617-628. Epub 2018 Dec 5. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01772472
  11. PERSEPHONE: Earl HM, Hiller L, Vallier AL, Loi S, McAdam K, Hughes-Davies L, Harnett AN, Ah-See ML, Simcock R, Rea D, Raj S, Woodings P, Harries M, Howe D, Raynes K, Higgins HB, Wilcox M, Plummer C, Mansi J, Gounaris I, Mahler-Araujo B, Provenzano E, Chhabra A, Abraham JE, Caldas C, Hall PS, McCabe C, Hulme C, Miles D, Wardley AM, Cameron DA, Dunn JA; PERSEPHONE Steering Committee and Trial Investigators. 6 versus 12 months of adjuvant trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (PERSEPHONE): 4-year disease-free survival results of a randomised phase 3 non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2019 Jun 29;393(10191):2599-2612. Epub 2019 Jun 6. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00712140
  12. RESPECT: Sawaki M, Taira N, Uemura Y, Saito T, Baba S, Kobayashi K, Kawashima H, Tsuneizumi M, Sagawa N, Bando H, Takahashi M, Yamaguchi M, Takashima T, Nakayama T, Kashiwaba M, Mizuno T, Yamamoto Y, Iwata H, Kawahara T, Ohashi Y, Mukai H; RESPECT study group. Randomized Controlled Trial of Trastuzumab With or Without Chemotherapy for HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer in Older Patients. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Nov 10;38(32):3743-3752. Epub 2020 Sep 16. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01104935


Trastuzumab and hyaluronidase monotherapy

Regimen variant #1, 6 mos

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Earl et al. 2019 (PERSEPHONE) 2007-2015 Phase 3 (E-de-esc) Trastuzumab x 12 mo Non-inferior DFS (primary endpoint)
DFS48: 89.4% vs 89.8%
(HR 1.07, 90% CI 0.93-1.24)

Preceding treatment

  • Not explicitly specified (pragmatic trial)

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 9 cycles (6 months)


Regimen variant #2, 12 mos

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Earl et al. 2019 (PERSEPHONE) 2007-2015 Phase 3 (C) Trastuzumab x 6 mo Non-inferior DFS
Joensuu et al. 2018 (SOLD) 2008-2014 Phase 3 (C) No further treatment Inconclusive whether non-inferior DFS

Preceding treatment

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for 18 cycles (1 year)

References

  1. SOLD: Joensuu H, Fraser J, Wildiers H, Huovinen R, Auvinen P, Utriainen M, Nyandoto P, Villman KK, Halonen P, Granstam-Björneklett H, Lundgren L, Sailas L, Turpeenniemi-Hujanen T, Tanner M, Yachnin J, Ritchie D, Johansson O, Huttunen T, Neven P, Canney P, Harvey VJ, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL, Lindman H. Effect of adjuvant trastuzumab for a duration of 9 weeks vs 1 year with concomitant chemotherapy for early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer: the SOLD randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2018 Sep 1;4(9):1199-1206. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00593697
  2. PERSEPHONE: Earl HM, Hiller L, Vallier AL, Loi S, McAdam K, Hughes-Davies L, Harnett AN, Ah-See ML, Simcock R, Rea D, Raj S, Woodings P, Harries M, Howe D, Raynes K, Higgins HB, Wilcox M, Plummer C, Mansi J, Gounaris I, Mahler-Araujo B, Provenzano E, Chhabra A, Abraham JE, Caldas C, Hall PS, McCabe C, Hulme C, Miles D, Wardley AM, Cameron DA, Dunn JA; PERSEPHONE Steering Committee and Trial Investigators. 6 versus 12 months of adjuvant trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (PERSEPHONE): 4-year disease-free survival results of a randomised phase 3 non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2019 Jun 29;393(10191):2599-2612. Epub 2019 Jun 6. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00712140


Trastuzumab emtansine monotherapy

T-DM1: Trastuzumab-DM1 (Trastuzumab emtansine)

Example orders

Regimen

FDA-recommended dose
Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
von Minckwitz et al. 2018 (KATHERINE) 2013-2015 Phase 3 (E-RT-switch-ic) Trastuzumab Superior IDFS (primary endpoint)
IDFS36: 88% vs 77%
(HR 0.50, 95% CI 0.39-0.64)

Preceding treatment

  • Surgery, with residual invasive disease

Antibody-drug conjugate therapy

21-day cycle for 14 cycles

References

  1. KATHERINE: von Minckwitz G, Huang CS, Mano MS, Loibl S, Mamounas EP, Untch M, Wolmark N, Rastogi P, Schneeweiss A, Redondo A, Fischer HH, Jacot W, Conlin AK, Arce-Salinas C, Wapnir IL, Jackisch C, DiGiovanna MP, Fasching PA, Crown JP, Wülfing P, Shao Z, Rota Caremoli E, Wu H, Lam LH, Tesarowski D, Smitt M, Douthwaite H, Singel SM, Geyer CE Jr; KATHERINE Investigators. Trastuzumab Emtansine for Residual Invasive HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2019 Feb 14;380(7):617-628. Epub 2018 Dec 5. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT01772472
  2. CompassHER2 RD: NCT04457596


Metastatic or unresectable disease, first-line

Note: some patients in these trials were pre-treated with non-HER2-targeted therapies.

ACH

ACH: Adriamycin (Doxorubicin), Cyclophosphamide, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Slamon et al. 2001 1995-1997 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1a. AC
1b. EC 		Seems to have superior OS (secondary endpoint)
Median OS: 25.1 vs 20.3 mo

Superior TTP (co-primary endpoint)
Median TTP: 7.4 vs 4.6 mo

Note: This is not commonly used; here for reference purposes only.

Prior treatment criteria

  • Slamon et al. 2001: No previous anthracycline exposure

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycles

References

  1. Slamon DJ, Leyland-Jones B, Shak S, Fuchs H, Paton V, Bajamonde A, Fleming T, Eiermann W, Wolter J, Pegram M, Baselga J, Norton L. Use of chemotherapy plus a monoclonal antibody against HER2 for metastatic breast cancer that overexpresses HER2. N Engl J Med. 2001 Mar 15;344(11):783-92. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed


Capecitabine, Bevacizumab, Trastuzumab

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Efficacy
Martín et al. 2012 (MO21926) 2008-2010 Phase 2 ORR: 73% (95% CI 62-82)

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycles

References

  1. MO21926: Martín M, Makhson A, Gligorov J, Lichinitser M, Lluch A, Semiglazov V, Scotto N, Mitchell L, Tjulandin S. Phase II study of bevacizumab in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine as first-line treatment for HER-2-positive locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer. Oncologist. 2012;17(4):469-75. Epub 2012 Mar 30. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors link to PMC article PubMed NCT00811135


Capecitabine & Lapatinib

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Pivot et al. 2015 (CEREBEL) 2009-2012 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) Capecitabine & Trastuzumab Did not meet primary endpoint of CNS metastases as first site of relapse

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycles

References

  1. CEREBEL: Pivot X, Manikhas A, Żurawski B, Chmielowska E, Karaszewska B, Allerton R, Chan S, Fabi A, Bidoli P, Gori S, Ciruelos E, Dank M, Hornyak L, Margolin S, Nusch A, Parikh R, Nagi F, DeSilvio M, Santillana S, Swaby RF, Semiglazov V. CEREBEL (EGF111438): A phase III, randomized, open-label study of lapatinib plus capecitabine versus trastuzumab plus capecitabine in patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive metastatic breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2015 May 10;33(14):1564-73. Epub 2015 Jan 20. link to original article PubMed NCT00820222


Capecitabine & Trastuzumab (XH)

XH: Xeloda (Capecitabine) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Pivot et al. 2015 (CEREBEL) 2009-2012 Phase 3 (C) Capecitabine & Lapatanib Did not meet primary endpoint of CNS metastases as first site of relapse

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycles

References

  1. CEREBEL: Pivot X, Manikhas A, Żurawski B, Chmielowska E, Karaszewska B, Allerton R, Chan S, Fabi A, Bidoli P, Gori S, Ciruelos E, Dank M, Hornyak L, Margolin S, Nusch A, Parikh R, Nagi F, DeSilvio M, Santillana S, Swaby RF, Semiglazov V. CEREBEL (EGF111438): A phase III, randomized, open-label study of lapatinib plus capecitabine versus trastuzumab plus capecitabine in patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive metastatic breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2015 May 10;33(14):1564-73. Epub 2015 Jan 20. link to original article dosing details in abstract have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00820222


Carboplatin & Paclitaxel (CP) & Trastuzumab

TPC: Trastuzumab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
TCH: Taxol (Paclitaxel), Carboplatin, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen variant #1, weekly

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Perez et al. 2005 (NCCTG 983252) 1999-04 to 2003-07 Phase 2

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8, 15, 22
    • Cycles 2 to 6: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15, 22

Chemotherapy

28-day cycle for 6 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #2, weekly T, q3wk PC

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Robert et al. 2006 1998-2002 Phase 3 (E-esc) TP Superior PFS (secondary endpoint)
Median PFS: 10.7 vs 7.1 mo
(HR 0.66, 95% CI 0.59-0.73)

Seems to have superior ORR (primary endpoint)

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Chemotherapy

21-day cycle for at least 6 cycles

Subsequent treatment


Regimen variant #3, q3wk

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence
Perez et al. 2005 (NCCTG 983252) 1999-04 to 2003-07 Phase 2

Targeted therapy

Chemotherapy

21-day cycle for 8 cycles

Subsequent treatment

References

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Docetaxel & Trastuzumab (TH)

TH: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)
HT: Herceptin (Trastuzumab) & Taxotere (Docetaxel)
H+D: Herceptin (Trastuzumab) & Docetaxel

Regimen variant #1, 35 mg/m2 docetaxel, 3 out of 4 weeks

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Esteva et al. 2002 Not reported Phase 2
Burstein et al. 2007 (TRAVIOTA) 2001-2003 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) VH Might have inferior TTP (secondary endpoint)
Median TTP: 6 vs 8.5 mo

Note: Esteva et al. 2002 described the day before the start of a cycle as "day 0," which is not the typical convention, so day -1 is being used instead.

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) given second as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day -1, then 2 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 2 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Supportive therapy

  • Dexamethasone (Decadron) 4 mg PO every 12 hours x 3 doses on cycles 1 & 2, starting the night prior to docetaxel. Patients who did not have "hypersensitivity reactions and no significant fluid retention during the first 8 weeks" received 4 mg PO twice per day on day 1 for at least the next two cycles. Patients who "remained free of fluid retention after 8 additional weeks" then received 4 mg PO once on day 1 prior to docetaxel in subsequent cycles.

28-day cycles


Regimen variant #2, 35 mg/m2 docetaxel, 7 out of 8 weeks

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Burstein et al. 2007 (TRAVIOTA) 2001-2003 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) VH Might have inferior TTP (secondary endpoint)
Median TTP: 6 vs 8.5 mo

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

8-week cycles


Regimen variant #3, 60 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Inoue et al. 2009 (JO17360) 2004-2008 Phase 3 (C) H Seems to have superior OS (co-primary endpoint)
Median OS: NYR vs NYR
(HR 0.37, 95% CI 0.14-0.97)

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycles


Regimen variant #4, 75 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Hurvitz et al. 2013 (TDM4450g) 2008-2009 Randomized Phase 2 (C) T-DM1 Seems to have inferior PFS
Baselga et al. 2011 (CLEOPATRA) 2008-2010 Phase 3 (C) THP Inferior OS1
Gelmon et al. 2015 (NCIC-CTG MA.31) 2008-2011 Phase 3 (C) 1a. TL (Docetaxel)
1b. Lapatinib & Paclitaxel 		Superior PFS (primary endpoint)
Perez et al. 2016 (MARIANNE) 2010-2012 Phase 3 (C) 1. T-DM1 Non-inferior PFS (primary endpoint)
2. Pertuzumab & T-DM1 Non-inferior PFS (primary endpoint)
Hugo et al. 2017 (HERITAGE) 2012-12-10 to 2015-08-05 Phase 3 (C) 1a. Docetaxel & Trastuzumab-dkst
1b. Paclitaxel & Trastuzumab-dkst 		Equivalent ORR24w (primary endpoint)
ORR24w: 64% vs 69.6%
Xu et al. 2020 (PUFFIN) 2016-09-13 to 2017-09-28 Phase 3 (C) THP Inferior PFS2
Ma et al. 2023 (PHILA) 2019-05-06 to 2022-01-17 Phase 3 (C) TH & Pyrotinib Inferior PFS

1Reported efficacy for CLEOPATRA is based on the 2020 update.
2Reported efficacy for PUFFIN is based on the 2022 update.
Note: Dose of docetaxel in TDM4450g and MARIANNE was per investigator's discretion. CLEOPATRA has an unusual schedule with both medications being given on day 2 of cycle 1, due to this regimen being the control arm, in which patients in one arm received a placebo instead of pertuzumab on day 1. It is reasonable to assume that in practice, drugs in this regimen will be given on day 1 from the beginning.

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 2
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 6 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once on day 1

21-day cycle for varying durations: at least 6 cycles (CLEOPATRA, MARIANNE, PHILA, PUFFIN); 8 cycles (NCIC-CTG MA.31); at least 8 cycles (HERITAGE); indefinitely (TDM4450g)

Subsequent treatment

  • CLEOPATRA, HERITAGE, PUFFIN, if it is decided to no longer administer docetaxel with this regimen: patients could continue to receive trastuzumab maintenance
  • NCIC-CTG MA.31: Trastuzumab maintenance

Regimen variant #5, 75 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel (8 cycles), q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Mohan et al. 2024 2020-09-23 to 2022-09-16 Phase 3 (C) Docetaxel & BP-02 (trastuzumab biosimilar) Equivalent ORR (primary endpoint)
ORR: 69% vs 67%

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 2
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 6 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once on day 1

21-day cycles


Regimen variant #6, 75 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel (17 cycles), q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Xu et al. 2021 (HLX02-BC01) 2016-11-11 to 2019-07-10 Phase 3 (C) Docetaxel & Trastuzumab-strf Equivalent ORR24w (primary endpoint)
ORR24w: 71.4% vs 71.3%

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 2
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 6 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once on day 1

21-day cycles


Regimen variant #7, 100 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel, weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Marty et al. 2005 (M77001) 2000-2002 Randomized Phase 2 (E-esc) Docetaxel Seems to have superior OS (secondary endpoint)

Superior ORR (primary endpoint)
Valero et al. 2010 (BCIRG 007) 2001-2004 Phase 3 (C) TCH Did not meet primary endpoint of TTP

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycles 2 to 8: 2 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once per day on days 1, 8, 15

Supportive therapy

  • Dexamethasone (Decadron) 8 mg (or equivalent) PO twice per day x 6 doses, starting the night prior to docetaxel
  • "Antiemetic premedication was mandatory" (no additional details given).

21-day cycle varying durations: 6 cycles (M77001); 8 cycles (BCIRG 007)

Subsequent treatment

  • M77001: Patients could receive docetaxel beyond six cycles at the discretion of the investigator. Otherwise, patients proceeded to trastuzumab maintenance.
  • BCIRG 007: Trastuzumab maintenance

Regimen variant #8, 100 mg/m2 q3wk docetaxel, q3wk trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Andersson et al. 2010 (HERNATA) 2004-2008 Phase 3 (C) VH Did not meet primary endpoint of TTP
Gianni et al. 2013 (AVAREL) 2006-2010 Randomized Phase 2 (C) BTH Might have inferior PFS
Hurvitz et al. 2013 (TDM4450g) 2008-2009 Randomized Phase 2 (C) T-DM1 Seems to have inferior PFS
Perez et al. 2016 (MARIANNE) 2010-2012 Phase 3 (E-esc) 1. T-DM1 Non-inferior PFS (primary endpoint)
2. Pertuzumab & T-DM1 Non-inferior PFS (primary endpoint)

Note: In HERNATA, the day of docetaxel and trastuzumab were reversed in cycle 1. Dose of docetaxel in TDM4450g and MARIANNE was per investigator's discretion.

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 8 mg/kg IV over 90 minutes once on day 2 (see note)
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 6 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes once on day 1

21-day cycles

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Docetaxel & Trastuzumab (TH) & Pyrotinib

TH & Pyrotinib: Taxotere (Docetaxel) & Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Ma et al. 2023 (PHILA) 2019-05-06 to 2022-01-17 Phase 3 (E-esc) TH Superior PFS (primary endpoint)
Median PFS: 24.3 vs 10.4 mo
(HR 0.41, 95% CI 0.32-0.53)

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

21-day cycle for at least 6 cycles

References

  1. PHILA: Ma F, Yan M, Li W, Ouyang Q, Tong Z, Teng Y, Wang Y, Wang S, Geng C, Luo T, Zhong J, Zhang Q, Liu Q, Zeng X, Sun T, Mo Q, Liu H, Cheng Y, Cheng J, Wang X, Nie J, Yang J, Wu X, Wang X, Li H, Ye C, Dong F, Wu S, Zhu X, Xu B; PHILA Investigators. Pyrotinib versus placebo in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel as first line treatment in patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer (PHILA): randomised, double blind, multicentre, phase 3 trial. BMJ. 2023 Oct 31;383:e076065. Erratum in: BMJ. 2023 Nov 16;383:p2665. link to original article link to PMC article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT03863223


ECH

ECH: Epirubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Herceptin (Trastuzumab)

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Slamon et al. 2001 1995-1997 Phase 3 (E-RT-esc) 1a. AC
1b. EC 		Seems to have superior OS (secondary endpoint)
Median OS: 25.1 vs 20.3 mo

Superior TTP (co-primary endpoint)
Median TTP: 7.4 vs 4.6 mo

Note: This is not commonly used; here for reference purposes only.

Prior treatment criteria

  • Slamon et al. 2001: No previous anthracycline exposure

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

  • Trastuzumab (Herceptin) as follows:
    • Cycle 1: 4 mg/kg IV once on day 1, then 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 8 & 15
    • Cycle 2 onwards: 2 mg/kg IV once per day on days 1, 8, 15

21-day cycles

References

  1. Slamon DJ, Leyland-Jones B, Shak S, Fuchs H, Paton V, Bajamonde A, Fleming T, Eiermann W, Wolter J, Pegram M, Baselga J, Norton L. Use of chemotherapy plus a monoclonal antibody against HER2 for metastatic breast cancer that overexpresses HER2. N Engl J Med. 2001 Mar 15;344(11):783-92. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed


Lapatinib & Paclitaxel (TL)

TL: Taxol (Paclitaxel) & Lapatinib

Regimen

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Guan et al. 2013 (EGF104535) 2006-2009 Phase 3 (E-esc) Paclitaxel Superior OS (primary endpoint)
Median OS: 27.8 vs 20.5 mo
(HR 0.74, 95% CI 0.58-0.94)

Chemotherapy

Targeted therapy

28-day cycles

References

  1. EGF104535: Guan Z, Xu B, DeSilvio ML, Shen Z, Arpornwirat W, Tong Z, Lorvidhaya V, Jiang Z, Yang J, Makhson A, Leung WL, Russo MW, Newstat B, Wang L, Chen G, Oliva C, Gomez H. Randomized trial of lapatinib versus placebo added to paclitaxel in the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2013 Jun 1;31(16):1947-53. Epub 2013 Mar 18. link to original article dosing details in manuscript have been reviewed by our editors PubMed NCT00281658
  2. NCIC-CTG MA.31: Gelmon KA, Boyle FM, Kaufman B, Huntsman DG, Manikhas A, Di Leo A, Martin M, Schwartzberg LS, Lemieux J, Aparicio S, Shepherd LE, Dent S, Ellard SL, Tonkin K, Pritchard KI, Whelan TJ, Nomikos D, Nusch A, Coleman RE, Mukai H, Tjulandin S, Khasanov R, Rizel S, Connor AP, Santillana SL, Chapman JA, Parulekar WR. Lapatinib or trastuzumab plus taxane therapy for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive advanced breast cancer: final results of NCIC-CTG MA.31. J Clin Oncol. 2015 May 10;33(14):1574-83. Epub 2015 Mar 16. link to original article PubMed NCT00667251


Paclitaxel & Trastuzumab (TH)

TH: Taxol (Paclitaxel), Herceptin (Trastuzumab)
TP: Trastuzumab, Paclitaxel

Regimen variant #1, weekly paclitaxel (80 mg/m2), weekly trastuzumab

Study Dates of enrollment Evidence Comparator Comparative Efficacy
Seidman et al. 2008 (CALGB 9840) 1998 to not reported Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) TH; q3wk paclitaxel Superior ORR (primary endpoint)
ORR: 42% vs 29%
(OR 1.75)

Superior OS (secondary endpoint)
Median OS: 24 vs 12 mo
(HR 0.78, 95% CI 0.65-0.94)
Burstein et al. 2007 (TRAVIOTA) 2001-2003 Phase 3 (E-switch-ic) VH Might have inferior TTP (secondary endpoint)