Trastuzumab-Deruxtecan in solid tumors with HER2 alterations: from early phase development to the first agnostic approval of an antibody-drug conjugate.

The clinical use of T-DXd still raises questions about selection of patients, treatment duration, prioritization over other approved ADCs, and management of resistance. Concerns regarding the toxicity of T-DXd remain, particularly with combinations involving potentially toxic drugs. Advancements in biomarker identification and combination therapies offer promising avenues to enhance efficacy and overcome resistance to T-DXd, ultimately improving outcomes for patients with cancer.