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DeLLphi-304 (tarlatamab CNS outcomes)

For2L ES-SCLC; brain mets subgroup β‰₯1 BM at baseline, >70% prior CNS treatment

TL;DRCNS PFS HR 0.54 (ITT), HR 0.40 in brain mets; CNS CR 14.9% vs 5.4% with tarlatamab vs chemo 2L SCLC.

vs leading data
  • DeLLphi-304 primary results: tarlatamab OS + PFS benefit in 2L SCLC; CNS data extends intracranial signal

Systemic Palliative Phase 3 RCT Caveats dominate

DeLLphi-304 (tarlatamab CNS outcomes)
ArmnMedian CNS PFS (mo)HR (95% CI)
Tarlatamab676.5 (4.3-13.7)0.40 (0.24-0.66)
Chemotherapy564.2 (2.9-5.5)ref
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DeLLphi-304 (tarlatamab CNS outcomes)
ArmnMedian CNS PFS (mo)HR (95% CI)
Tarlatamab254NE (13.7, NE)0.54 (0.39-0.75)
Chemotherapy2557.2 (5.6, NE)ref
DeLLphi-304 (tarlatamab CNS outcomes)
EndpointTarlatamab (n=67)Chemo (n=56)
CNS CR10 (14.9%)3 (5.4%)
Non-CR/Non-PD42 (62.7%)37 (66.1%)
CNS DCR52 (77.6%)40 (71.4%)
Median duration CNS CR (mo)NE3.6
Median duration CNS DC (mo)8.25.2
5 details
  • πŸ” Post-hoc subgroup analysis of DeLLphi-304 phase 3 RCT; ITT n=509 (254 tarlatamab / 255 chemo)
  • πŸ” Brain mets subgroup: n=67 (tarlatamab) vs n=56 (chemo); >70% had prior CNS treatment
  • πŸ” Data cutoff Jan 29 2025; median f/u 11.4 mo (tarlatamab), 11.5 mo (chemo)
  • πŸ“Š Ongoing CNS complete response at cutoff: 5 (50%) tarlatamab vs 0 chemo
  • ⚠️ CNS outcomes not prespecified; interpretability limited without a confirmatory prospective CNS endpoint
  • Does tarlatamab CNS activity change the role of PCI in ES-SCLC?
  • Confirmatory prospective CNS endpoint needed from DeLLphi-304 or successor trial
  • Durability of CNS CR beyond 11mo median f/u
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PROTEUS

ForBiochemically recurrent prostate cancer, post-radical prostatectomy

TL;DR53.0% (APA) and 60.7% (ADT) of MFS events PSMA PET-detected; APA+ADT vs ADT benefit in BCR prostate hotly contested.

Systemic Curative Phase 3 RCT Caveats dominate

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  • πŸ” Phase 3 RCT, APA + ADT vs ADT alone in BCR prostate cancer, post-RP setting
  • πŸ“Š Full primary endpoint data pending ASCO26 presentation; no effect size reported in source tweets
  • πŸ“Š NEJM paper: 53.0% (APA arm) and 60.7% (ADT arm) of distant mets identified by PSMA PET, not conventional imaging
  • ⚠️ Majority of MFS events PSMA PET-only: magnitude of conventional-imaging MFS benefit unclear
  • ⚠️ ASCO26 preview framing: 'some may call this a homerun, others may call this the largest negative'
  • ❓ PSMA PET-detected MFS not an established OS surrogate; does EFS benefit translate to survival?
  • Does PSMA PET-detected EFS/MFS benefit translate to OS?
  • Magnitude of benefit by conventional imaging alone
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ENZARAD

ForHigh-risk localized PCa (Gleason 8-10, T3-4, or N1, or PSA β‰₯20 ng/mL), suitable

TL;DRMFS HR 0.88 (p=0.34), OS HR 0.87 (p=0.40); enzalutamide added to RT+2y ADT did not improve outcomes in high-risk localized PCa.

Systemic Curative Phase 3 RCT Confirmatory

ENZARAD
ArmEvents/NMFS 8yHR (95% CI)2p
Enzalutamide98/40174%0.88 (0.67-1.15)0.34
Control (NSAA)109/40172%refref
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ENZARAD
ENZARAD
ArmEvents/NOS 8yHR (95% CI)2p
Enzalutamide69/40183%0.87 (0.63-1.20)0.40
Control (NSAA)77/40180%refref
5 details
  • πŸ” Phase 3 RCT (ANZUP), N=802, 1:1; high-risk localized PCa (Gleason 8-10, T3-4, N1, or PSA β‰₯20 ng/mL); median FU 8y
  • πŸ” Enzalutamide 160mg/d x24mo + LHRH agonist x24mo vs NSAA x6mo + LHRH agonist x24mo; both arms: RT Β± brachytherapy boost Β± pelvic nodal RT
CONSORT flow
Randomized 802
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Enzalutamide
allocated 401
Control (NSAA)
allocated 401
  • πŸ“Š Both 1Β° (MFS) and 2Β° (OS) endpoints not met; overall trial negative
  • ⚠️ Pelvic RT and cN1 subgroup interactions are exploratory in a negative trial; hypothesis-generating, not sufficient for practice change
  • ⚠️ ICECAP surrogacy framework cited validating MFS as OS surrogate; both concordantly null, no hidden OS benefit suggested
  • Whether pelvic RT selection prospectively enriches for ARSI benefit in high-risk localized PCa
  • Optimal ADT intensification strategy for cN1 high-risk prostate cancer
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RASolute 302

ForPrev-treated metastatic PDAC, RAS G12 mutation, β‰₯1 prior systemic line

TL;DRDaraxonrasib vs IC chemo in 2L RAS G12 mPDAC: mOS 13.2 vs 6.6 mo, HR 0.40 (0.30-0.54), p<0.001.

vs leading data
  • 2L PDAC historical: IC chemo (FOLFOX, nalirinotecan-based regimens) mOS ~5-7 mo; daraxonrasib more than doubles median in RAS G12-selected pts

Systemic Palliative Phase 3 RCT Practice-changing

RASolute 302
DaraxonrasibChemotherapy
RAS G12: N228231
RAS G12: mOS (95% CI)13.2 mo (10.0-NR)6.6 mo (5.4-8.2)
RAS G12: HR (95% CI), p0.40 (0.30-0.54), p<0.001ref
RAS G12: 12-mo OS53.3%8.7%
Overall: N248252
Overall: mOS (95% CI)13.2 mo (10.0-NR)6.7 mo (5.8-8.0)
Overall: HR (95% CI), p0.40 (0.30-0.53), p<0.001ref
Overall: 12-mo OS53.2%17.3%
6 details
  • πŸ” Phase 3 RCT; RAS G12 primary analysis N=459 (228 vs 231); overall N=500 (248 vs 252); control: investigator's choice chemotherapy
CONSORT flow
Randomized 500
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Daraxonrasib
allocated 248
Chemotherapy
allocated 252
  • πŸ“Š 1Β° EP (RAS G12 population): mOS 13.2 mo (95% CI 10.0-NR) vs 6.6 mo (5.4-8.2); HR 0.40 (0.30-0.54), p<0.001
  • πŸ“ 12-mo OS (RAS G12): 53.3% daraxonrasib vs 8.7% chemo
  • πŸ“Š Consistent in overall population (all RAS mutations + no-mutation pts, N=500): HR 0.40 (0.30-0.53), p<0.001; mOS 13.2 vs 6.7 mo
  • ⚠️ Event maturity asymmetric at datacut: 32% events in daraxonrasib arm vs 55% chemo; upper OS CI not reached (NR); follow-up ongoing
  • ⚠️ G12 variant breakdown (G12D vs G12V vs G12R) not reported in source
  • Activity by specific G12 variant (G12D vs G12V vs G12R)
  • Durability beyond current f/u; upper OS CI not yet reached
  • Optimal sequencing and potential 1L investigation
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A-DREAM (ALLIANCE mAPMS)

FormHSPC achieving PSA<0.2 after β‰₯18-24mo ADT+ARPI, low-volume predominant

TL;DRADT+ARPI interruption in mHSPC: 41% treatment-free with eugonadal T at 18mo (1Β° EP); 38.5% still off-tx at 26.9mo FU.

vs leading data
  • Intermittent ADT established in earlier hormone-sensitive trials; A-DREAM is first prospective signal for ADT+ARPI interruption in mHSPC

Systemic Palliative Phase 2 trial Early signal

A-DREAM (ALLIANCE mAPMS)
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A-DREAM (ALLIANCE mAPMS)
A-DREAM (ALLIANCE mAPMS)
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  • πŸ” Single-arm phase II, N=78 enrolled 07/2022-03/2024; PSA<0.2 after β‰₯18-24mo ADT + β‰₯12mo ARPI
  • πŸ” Re-initiation triggers: PSA β‰₯5 ng/mL, radiographic change (PCWG3), or PrCa-related sx
  • πŸ“ Primary EP: 80% CI 33.1-48.9%, one-sided p=0.0249; pre-specified 80% CI threshold (not 95%)
  • πŸ“Š Median time to eugonadal T recovery: 9.0mo (95% CI 8.4-12.4)
  • πŸ“Š Disposition at 26.9mo: 38.5% still off-tx; 37.2% resumed ADT+ARPI per protocol; 9.0% started non-protocol tx
  • πŸ“Š rPFS from interruption: 15/78 events, median NE (32.5-NE); 12-mo est 94.6% (89.6-99.9%)
  • πŸ“Š OS: 4/78 events, median NE; causes: prostate cancer, MDS, influenza, MI
  • ⚠️ Single-arm; no randomized comparator vs continuous ADT+ARPI
  • ⚠️ 64.9% low-volume CHAARTED, 84.6% White; high-volume and diverse pts underrepresented
  • Impact on long-term OS vs continuous ADT+ARPI: randomized trial needed
  • Optimal re-initiation criteria in high-volume vs low-volume disease
  • Biomarker predictors of durable treatment-free interval
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ENZAMET + Decipher Biomarker Analysis

FormHSPC, ADT + enzalutamide backbone, tumor tissue available for Decipher testing

TL;DRDecipher >0.85 identifies mHSPC pts with OS benefit from docetaxel intensification; IPTW interaction p=0.04, HR 0.75 (0.43-1.33).

vs leading data
  • Framed as Level 1B evidence; consistent with CHARTED and STAMPEDE docetaxel predictive patterns

Systemic Palliative Phase 3 RCT Caveats dominate

ENZAMET + Decipher Biomarker Analysis
AnalysisDecipherDocetaxel HR (95% CI)pInteraction p
Unweighted≀0.852.78 (1.49, 5.21)0.0010.02
Unweighted>0.851.13 (0.71, 1.79)0.60β€”
IPTW≀0.851.94 (0.95, 3.96)0.070.04
IPTW>0.850.75 (0.43, 1.33)0.33β€”
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ENZAMET + Decipher Biomarker Analysis
DecipherOS HR triplet vs doublet (95% CI)p
≀0.853.02 (1.50-5.76)β€”
>0.851.08 (0.60-1.71)0.73
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  • πŸ” Biomarker analysis within ENZAMET phase 3 RCT; ADT+enza+doce cohort N=320 with evaluable Decipher; DPMC 0.85 cutoff per statistical analysis plan
  • ⚠️ Individual arm HRs non-significant in IPTW-MVA (Decipher >0.85: HR 0.75, p=0.33; Decipher ≀0.85: HR 1.94, p=0.07); signal rests on interaction term only
  • ⚠️ Tissue available in only ~427/3816 ENZAMET pts; representativeness of the analyzed subset uncertain
  • ⚠️ ENZAMET predated current ARSI-doublet SOC; Decipher model trained pre-ARPI β€” applicability to modern ADT+ARSI backbone unvalidated
  • Prospective Decipher-guided triplet selection trial in ARPI-era mHSPC needed
  • Optimal DPMC cutoff in pts receiving ADT+ARSI (not ENZA) doublets
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ARACOG (AFT-47)

FormHSPC, nmCRPC, or mCRPC on ARSI; cognitive toxicity a concern

TL;DRMCCD median -36.1 (ENZ) vs -15.8 (DAR) at 24wk, p=0.009; enzalutamide caused significantly greater cognitive decline.

vs leading data
  • Consistent with pharmacology: darolutamide has substantially lower CNS penetration vs enzalutamide, predicting less cognitive toxicity mechanistically

Systemic Phase 2 trial Confirmatory

ARACOG (AFT-47)
Arm (N)MCCD ModuleMedian Change
Darolutamide (48)PALFAM-15.8
Enzalutamide (47)SWM-36.1
P-value0.009
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ARACOG (AFT-47)
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  • πŸ” Randomized open-label phase 2, N=111 (mHSPC, nmCRPC, mCRPC), DAR vs ENZ; enrolled 8/2021-3/2025
  • πŸ” MCCD = maximally changed cognitive domain across 5 remote CANTAB tests: executive function, visual memory, attention, working memory
  • πŸ’Š Darolutamide provided by study; enzalutamide through standard of care
  • πŸ“Š 1Β° EP: CANTAB MCCD at 24wk median change -36.1 (ENZ, N=47) vs -15.8 (DAR, N=48), p=0.009
  • ⚠️ Open-label; crossover allowed before 24wk, analyzed at crossover timepoint in randomized arm
  • ⚠️ CANTAB modules are research instruments, not clinical cognitive diagnostic tools
  • Cognitive difference durability beyond 24 weeks
  • Whether MCCD effect size translates to clinically meaningful QoL impact
  • Disease-state subgroup breakdown (mHSPC vs nmCRPC vs mCRPC)
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TALAPRO-3

ForHRR-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

TL;DR3yr rPFS 77% vs 56% (HR 0.48, p<0.001) favoring talazoparib+enza+ADT in HRR-deficient mHSPC.

vs leading data
  • vs TALAPRO-2 (talazoparib+enza, mCRPC, HRR+, HR ~0.46): class effect now established in hormone-sensitive setting

Systemic Palliative Phase 3 RCT Practice-changing

TALAPRO-3
Subgroupn (exp/ctrl)Median rPFS expMedian rPFS ctrlHR (95% CI)
ITT300/299NC (NC-NC)45.8 (37.7-NC) mo0.48 (0.36-0.65), p<0.001
BRCA104/103NC (NC-NC)35.1 (18.6-NC) mo0.37 (0.22-0.61)
Non-BRCA196/196NC (NC-NC)NC (40.5-NC) mo0.57 (0.39-0.82)
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  • πŸ” Phase 3 RCT; N=599; HRR-deficient mHSPC; talazoparib+enza+ADT vs placebo+enza+ADT
CONSORT flow
Randomized 599
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Talazoparib+enzalutamide
allocated 300
analyzed 300
Placebo+enzalutamide
allocated 299
analyzed 299
  • ⚠️ Primary endpoint imaging-based rPFS, not OS; OS maturity not reported in source
  • ⚠️ Non-BRCA HRR effect attenuated (HR 0.57 vs BRCA HR 0.37); non-BRCA HRR subset heterogeneous
  • OS benefit magnitude and maturity
  • Which non-BRCA HRR alterations drive clinically meaningful rPFS benefit
  • Post-progression sequencing in PARP-pretreated pts transitioning to mCRPC
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CHRYSALIS-2 (1L Ami+Laz, Atypical EGFR+)

ForAdvanced NSCLC, atypical EGFR mutation, treatment-naive

TL;DRMedian OS 41.0 mo (95% CI 27.7-NE) with ami+laz in 1L atypical EGFR+ advanced NSCLC; single-arm, n=49.

vs leading data
  • Yang JCH NEJM 2025 (ami+laz 1L common EGFR): durable OS now reported in both common and atypical EGFR-mutated NSCLC populations

Systemic Palliative Phase 2 trial Early signal

OS: median 41.0 mo (95% CI 27.7-NE); landmark rates 85%, 72%, 55%; median f/u 31.3 mo; n at risk 49 β†’ 10 β†’ 0.
OS: median 41.0 mo (95% CI 27.7-NE); landmark rates 85%, 72%, 55%; median f/u 31.3 mo; n at risk 49 β†’ 10 β†’ 0.
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Median treatment duration 13.3 mo (range <0.1-53.2); 39% on treatment >2 years.
Median treatment duration 13.3 mo (range <0.1-53.2); 39% on treatment >2 years.
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  • πŸ” Single-arm, n=49; 1L atypical EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC
  • πŸ’Š Median treatment duration 13.3 mo (range <0.1-53.2)
  • πŸ’Š 39% remained on treatment >2 years
  • πŸ“Š Median OS 41.0 mo (95% CI 27.7-NE); median follow-up 31.3 mo
  • ⚠️ Single-arm; no randomized comparator vs osimertinib or chemotherapy
  • ⚠️ Small N (49) limits any subgroup analysis by EGFR variant subtype
  • ⚠️ No clear EGFR variant subtype-outcome association found; underpowered to confirm or exclude
  • Randomized trial vs osimertinib in atypical EGFR needed to confirm benefit
  • CNS penetration and activity across atypical EGFR variant subtypes
  • SC amivantamab formulation (COPERNICUS) applicability in this population
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ESAONA

For1L EGFR-mutated NSCLC with active brain metastases

TL;DRIntracranial ORR 95.5% vs 79.6% (p=0.0004), iPFS HR 0.46 favoring asandeutertinib over osimertinib in 1L EGFR+ NSCLC with brain mets.

vs leading data
  • Osimertinib established 1L SOC via FLAURA; ESAONA is first randomized head-to-head with a next-gen EGFR TKI in the brain-met-enriched setting

Systemic Palliative Phase 2 trial Challenges SOC

ESAONA
EndpointAsandeutertinibOsimertinibHR / p
iORR (BICR)95.5% (89.8-98.5%)79.6% (71.0-86.6%)p=0.0004
Intracranial PFSNR17.5 mo (15.18-NA)HR 0.46, p=0.0020
Overall PFSNR17.2 mo (15.18-19.55)HR 0.64, p=0.0473
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  • πŸ” Phase II, randomized, N=224; 1L EGFR-mutated NSCLC with brain mets, asandeutertinib (n=111) vs osimertinib (n=113)
  • πŸ’Š Asandeutertinib: next-generation EGFR TKI evaluated head-to-head vs established osimertinib SOC
CONSORT flow
Randomized 224
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Asandeutertinib
allocated 111
Osimertinib
allocated 113
  • ⚠️ Safety (TRAEs)
    • Any TRAEs: 99.1% (asandeutertinib) vs 95.6% (osimertinib)
    • Serious TRAEs: 10.8% vs 7.1% β€” slightly higher in experimental arm
  • ⚠️ Phase 2 only, N=224; PFS medians not reached in experimental arm (immature); OS data not reported in source
  • ⚠️ Primary EP was iORR (response endpoint), not PFS or OS; longer follow-up required for survival readout
  • Phase 3 OS confirmatory data needed before practice adoption
  • Activity after progression on prior osimertinib unknown
  • Optimal sequencing vs osimertinib + chemo (FLAURA2) in brain-met population
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OptiTROP-Lung05 NCT06448312

ForStage IIIB-IV NSCLC, PD-L1 TPS β‰₯1%, no EGFR/ALK, treatment-naive, ECOG 0-1

TL;DRmPFS NR vs 5.7mo, HR 0.35 (0.26-0.47), p<0.0001 favoring sac-TMT + pembro in 1L PD-L1+ NSCLC.

vs leading data
  • Converges with TROPION-Lung08 (Dato-DXd+durvalumab vs pembro, TPSβ‰₯50%): ADC+IO > IO-mono signal emerging in 1L NSCLC

Systemic Palliative Phase 3 RCT Confirmatory

OptiTROP-Lung05
ArmEvents n (%)Median PFS (95%CI)HR (95%CI)p
Sac-TMT+Pembro (n=208)66 (31.7%)NR (13.6, NE)0.35 (0.26, 0.47)<0.0001
Pembro (n=205)128 (62.4%)5.7mo (4.3, 7.0)refβ€”
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Descriptive OS (immature): HR 0.55 (95%CI 0.36-0.85). Events 33 (15.9%) vs 54 (26.3%). Median f/u 10.5 months.
Descriptive OS (immature): HR 0.55 (95%CI 0.36-0.85). Events 33 (15.9%) vs 54 (26.3%). Median f/u 10.5 months.
OptiTROP-Lung05
PD-L1 TPSSac-TMT+Pembro median PFSPembro median PFSHR (95%CI)
β‰₯50%NR (NE, NE)9.5mo (6.9, 13.8)0.47 (0.29, 0.77)
1-49%NR (11.1, NE)4.3mo (2.9, 5.5)0.28 (0.19, 0.41)
OptiTROP-Lung05
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  • πŸ” Phase 3 open-label RCT; N=413; stage IIIB/IIIC/IV NSCLC; PD-L1 TPS β‰₯1%; no EGFR/ALK; ECOG 0-1
  • πŸ’Š Sac-TMT 4mg/kg Q2W + pembro 400mg Q6W vs pembro 400mg Q6W; max 18 pembro cycles
CONSORT flow
Randomized 413
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Sac-TMT + Pembro
allocated 208
Pembro
allocated 205
  • πŸ“Š 1Β° EP PFS by BICR: median NR (13.6, NE) vs 5.7mo (4.3, 7.0), HR 0.35 (95%CI 0.26-0.47), p<0.0001
  • πŸ“Š ORR 70.2% vs 42.0%
  • πŸ“Š Descriptive OS (immature): HR 0.55 (95%CI 0.36-0.85); events 33 (15.9%) vs 54 (26.3%); median f/u 10.5mo
  • πŸ“Š PFS benefit consistent across both PD-L1 TPS subgroups (β‰₯50% and 1-49%)
  • ⚠️ OS immature at primary PFS analysis (10.5mo median f/u); definitive OS benefit not yet established
  • ⚠️ Control is pembro mono; for TPS 1-49%, pembro+platinum chemo is also SOC β€” no head-to-head vs chemo-IO doublet
  • Will PFS benefit translate to OS with longer follow-up?
  • Superiority vs. pembro + platinum chemo for TPS 1-49%?
  • Predictive biomarker beyond PD-L1 TPS for TROP2 ADC benefit?
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