VYLOY™ (zolbetuximab) Approved in Japan for Treatment of Gastric Cancer
Moitreyee Chatterjee-Kishore, Ph.D., M.B.A., Senior Vice President and Head of Immuno-Oncology Development, Astellas, “The approval of VYLOY by the MHLW marks a new era in the treatment of gastric cancer, offering the first and only targeted therapy option for CLDN18.2-positive patients living with this devastating disease. Astellas is proud to help address the urgent therapeutic need for this hard-to-treat cancer in Japan, where incidence rates are among the highest globally. Importantly, this approval holds the potential to provide eligible patients with more precious time with their loved ones, delivering on our commitment to improve patient outcomes.”
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